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Gorilla Hugs The Man Who Saved Her As A Baby In Her Final Moments

by David Walker 3 Comments

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In the Congolese bush in 2007, rangers from Virunga National Park rescued a 2-month-old gorilla called Ndakasi. Her mother’s life had been cut short by poachers, and she’d been discovered holding her mother’s body.

Ndakasi’s narrative, despite her traumatic origins, is one of kindness and love.

Credit Virunga National Park

Ndakasi met Andre Bauma, a keeper at the park’s gorilla nursery, not long after she was rescued from the bush. Bauma never left the orphaned gorilla’s side during her first night away from her mother.

The park workers reported, “Through a severe rain storm that lasted all night, Andre hugged baby Ndakasi closely to his bare chest to keep her warm and offer her comfort.”

Ndakasi not only made it through the night due to Bauma and the rest of the orphanage’s workers. She would eventually grow up to be happy and healthy.

Ndakasi was photographed in the presence of those who loved her in a lovely selfie published by the park in 2019.

Credit Virunga National Park

Each day of Ndakasi’s existence was a gift, given the circumstances of her rescue as a struggling newborn. However, it regrettably came to an end too soon.

Ndakasi, a 14-year-old gorilla, died of an illness last week, according to his caregivers. Though it’s tragic to have lost her so young, her final moments were filled with affection.

The park added, “Ndakasi exhaled her dying breath in the loving embrace of her keeper and dear companion, Andre Bauma.”

Credit Virunga National Park

Ndakasi may be no longer with us, but she will not be forgotten. And those who gave her a second opportunity at a happy existence will keep working to give orphaned gorillas like her hope.

The refuge staff at Virunga National Park wouldn’t have it any other way.

“There is a link that binds us,” Bauma explained. “The guards and the gorillas have a very, very tight bond.”

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  1. Lynda Firkins says

    22/11 at

    This is truly a wonderful story and thank you to Bauna for his love and dedication to these iconic species.

    Ndakasi died in the arms of his mum/ dad and protector all 3 rolled into one.
    We are so grateful to you and the team that help.
    Thank you Sir 🙏

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    • Andrew Lovatt says

      22/11 at

      Thank you so much for your kindness

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  2. Dani says

    23/11 at

    If she had to die, what better than in the arms of her beloved caretaker!!!

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