Baraza

Dear Friends,

There has been unprecedented flooding in Samburu  in Northern Kenya. This is a report from the ground from the team at Save the Elephants.

“Today we woke up to reports from our guys at the research centre that Samburu is under water! The whole of Samburu is flooded! All our tents have been washed away! Our research camp as we know it is gone! Luckily all our guys are safe but hanging from trees and at hilltops waiting to be rescued by helicopter! Oria’s c…amp – Elephant Watch – has not been spared either! She is currently relocating her wagenis to safer grounds. Iain has flown to Samburu accompanied by Wainaina and Onesmas to assess the damage and take some supplies (ironically the guys up there are dehydrated although they are surrounded by floods!) – water, food, blankets, brollies, name it! Partners, colleagues, and friends have come together to help as much as possible – Lewa is evacuating with helicopters and offering accommodation, Tropic Air is offering water and other supplies, The British Army has stepped in too, and many others. We are still getting updates from Samburu and will post these as they come in… Njoki for STE”

We will continue to post updates as the situation unfolds. As of now the flood waters are apparently receding but all the camps in Samburu and Shaba have been evacuated. Shivani of Ewaso Lions blog is also affected and we look forward to seeing her video of the situation.