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The
Elephants Knew
THE
ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT,
BUT HOW
DID THEY KNOW?
Lawrence
Anthony,
A
legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the
bestseller,
The
Elephant Whisperer.
He
bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the
globe
From
human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad
Zoo
Animals
during US invasion in 2003.
On
March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died.
He is
remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and
Numerous
elephants.
Two
days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home
Led
by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in
droves
To say
goodbye to their beloved 'man-friend'.
A
total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over
12 miles
To get
to his South African House.
Witnessing
this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only
Because
of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these
Elephants
sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of
The
profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked
In such
an organized way: Walking slowly, for days,
Making
their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat
To his
house. Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially
touched,
Knowing
that the elephants had not been to his house prior
to that day for well over 3 years!
But yet
they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously
Wanted
to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend
Who'd
saved their lives - so much respect that
They stayed
for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything.
Then
one morning, they left, making their long journey
Back
home.
SOMETHING
IN THE UNIVERSE IS GREATER
AND
DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE.
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