Lawrence Anthony (1950 - 2012) Trusted by Elephants

LAWRENCE ANTHONY

The man behind the TV advert 

Stes de Necker

Lawrence Anthony, became a legend in South Africa and authored 3 books on African wildlife, including the bestseller “The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild”.

Lawrence bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during the US invasion in 2003.

Lawrence Anthony died on March 7, 2012.

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House.

Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence 's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way. Walking slowly  for days. Making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.

Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to their house prior to that day for well over 3 years! But yet they knew where they were going.

The elephants obviously wanted to pay their last respects, honoring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything.

Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.