Kenya: KWS Officers Relocate Heaviest Elephant in Kenya’s History

There was a historic moment in the Solio area, Nyeri county as the heaviest elephant ever recorded in Kenya was captured by Kenya Wildlife Service officers.

The elephant, which weighed a massive over 10,000 kg (10 tonnes), was spotted during a recent translocation of the beasts from the Solio area.

In a statement, the KWS revealed the sheer weight of the elephant posed a challenge to rangers from the Vet and Capture Unit, who had to devise a unique way to ferry the animal.

“After nearly…