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Rescuing Hope – the baby Zambian ellie

1 Nov 2023
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Zambia Airports Corporation Limited recently collaborated with Proflight Zambia to take Hope, an elephant calf, back to its home.

Hope was airlifted from its home in South Luangwa National Park via Mfuwe International Airport to its new home at Chaminuka Lodge in Lusaka, after losing its mother.

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