Sunyei is a brave elephant who was rescued in the middle of the African nature when she was only about a week old. Unfortunately, she was orphaned after being separated from her mother.
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is one of the pioneering organizations in the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats in East Africa, they took responsibility for Sunyei. It was there where the elephant met Benjamin, a man who, with his infinite kindness and love for animals, does an incredible job as a caretaker at the nursery.
Sunyei managed to overcome her stage as an orphan calf and become a happy and healthy elephant thanks to Benjamin’s care, together with him and other caregivers she learned what she needed to survive in her natural habitat.
However, Sunyei created a special bond with Benjamin, they seemed to be connected somehow, they have been best friends for years.
In 2009 she was ready to start her life in freedom, in her natural habitat, although she was surrounded by other elephants and started a new life, Sunyei never forgot the one who did so much for her.
Surprisingly, after almost two decades of rescuing her she decided to emerge from the wild to visit her faithful friend Benjamin, but she did not return alone, she brought with her her own baby so that the man who had her kid could meet her.
An emotional act that reminds us once again how intelligent and noble these beautiful giants are. Brandford commented:
“While it may have been more than a decade since Sunyei chose to return to the wild, it seems he never forgot the kindness shown to him.”
The organization captured the emotional moment in which Sunyei reunites with her caregiver, through a publication on its Twitter account it reads:
“Simply magical. Head keeper Benjamin encounters an orphan elephant he helped raise, it has successfully returned to the wild, but he came back to say hello.”
Since then, Sunyei has returned quite frequently to reunite with her former caregiver, perhaps seeing Benjamin as the best foster father for her baby.
Thanks to the work of Benjamin and other caregivers, many elephants have managed to survive and have families. To all those who ensure the well-being of our fauna, infinite thanks.