Orphaned mountain gorilla, Ndakasi, “took her final breath in the loving arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend, Andre Bauma”.
Wednesday, 12 Mar 2025
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Sad
But good she had him
I’m sure they enriched each others lives
This image is intense
For any that don’t know, Ndakasi became famous for [this photobomb]
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If I’m not getting these two mixed up I believe their story is covered in the Netflix documentary Virunga, if anyone is interested in learning more. It’s a fantastic watch, the work these rangers do is incredible.
She’s even holding his foot with hers… they are such amazing animals
How touching and absolutely devastating for her caretaker, but I bet they would do it again to bring their friend comfort.
He found Ndakasi after her mother had been shot execution style in the back of the head. Ndakasi saw Andre as her mother and he cared for until her death
https://legendsandlegaciesofafrica.org/andrebauma.php#:~:text=Park%20ranger%20Andre%20Bauma%20has,is%20particularly%20close%20to%20Bauma.
I cry every time I see this image. They must have had a wonderful relationship for her to find comfort in his arms during her last moments.
This is heartbreaking 💔
Bittersweet
can recommend the docu virunga in this context
Better than I would die.
“I don’t understand… . . .”
“It is ok my friend. I will understand for both of us.”
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Photograph By Brent Stirton
this happened in 2021, the caretaker is a legend: Andre Bauma, captured in the documentary Virunga, when rebel groups were operating in the forest and approaching the reserve building he comforted the gorillas during the bombing and when other evacuated he stayed behind with the rangers, I quote: “You must justify why you are on this earth, gorillas justify why I am here, they are my life. So if it’s about dying, I will die for the gorillas.”
Previous to this a family of gorillas was executed by a corrupt former ranger trying to deter conservationists from blocking illegal coal industry operating in the park, British oil companies were also trying to access oil deposits there, it takes a lot of work to protect these creatures from human corruption and legends like this need our help, recommend if you’re moved by this to check out ways to support their work
I hope i can be there for someone in their twilight hours
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So sorry. But, good human. 😊❤️
The purest visual expression of empathy I’ve ever seen. Heart breaking and beautiful
The depth of this visual is astonishing. Here, the phrase “The eyes, Chico, they never lie” truly applies.