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     THE ELEPHANTS KNEW

 

Some will say there is no supreme spirit; try and tell that to the elephants.

 

THE ELEPHANTS JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?

 

Lawrence Anthony was a legend in South Africa and author of three 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 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.

 

Mabula and the elephant herd were near Lawrence's house all day, standing vigil in the rain...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 and 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.

 

 

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."     -Maya Angelou