Quick action by Mara vets saves elephant from severe snare injuries

 

(Posted 20th December 2025)

 

Courtesy of African Elephant News

 

Brian Oruta, The Star (Kenya), December 17, 2025
The Mara Veterinary Team has successfully treated a female sub-adult elephant injured by a wire snare at the Naboisho Wildlife Conservancy, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect wildlife through rapid response interventions. According to a statement released by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the elephant was found with a snare cutting through her mouth and right ear, posing a serious risk to her health and survival.
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