leon_pro Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) I was trail running this morning in groenkloof this morning. Came across the game rangers busy moving the 2 giraffes. Asked the one game ranger and the last one to be loaded was the one that attacked the cyclists not to long ago. They moving them due to capacity in reserve, rather keep the young ones. They also getting new bloodline in. They are being moved to a game reserve in Warmbaths. The video is of the final loading part. Amazing how strong they are. https://www.dropbox....3p/IMG_6012.MOV Edited September 20, 2013 by leon_pro HowellingWulf and G00SE 2
leon_pro Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) and some more Edited September 20, 2013 by leon_pro
Uni Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 good to see they don't just dart the animals. I do hope they aren't being moved because of the idiots from that video. Safe journey to the giraffes, hope their new home is idiot free. Tjokkits, Hennie VR, Sidewinder. and 1 other 4
P.A.K. Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Why don't they tranquilise those bad boys?
leon_pro Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 I asked them about the tranquilising, they do dart them from the helicopter, and then they get to them, put ropes around with head covers, and then they wake them up, as they dont have a great tollerance to the drug. This all happened in a space of around 5-10min, from dart to wake up. I got there after 1st one was loaded, and the one vet said they were there since 06:30, i got there around 07:30.
vinylguy Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) it never attacked the two guys they harassed the poor giraffe Edited September 20, 2013 by tyerone Joeboy69, Izak, 428 others and 3 others 6
ValeYellow Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 don't believe everything a ranger tells you, they are trained to tell you what you want, or rather need to hear at times. I am pretty sure relocation is due to the incident with the two guys in that video, in almost every case where an animal is being moved is due to an incident with humans. It is really sad that we are on "their turf" yet they are the ones that end up with the *** deal? Hopefully they are going to a game reserve in Warmbaths, there are a few up in the area, so one only hopes. New bloodline - er ok, if you say so...... Izak 1
scotty Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I saw the video and to me it looked more like an inquisitive giraffe following two goons around. The damage to the bike caused when one dropped it and the giraffe stepped on it in error rather than intent. Andyr249 1
leon_pro Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 I hear you on the info, as you say, they tell you what they think is best.
vinylguy Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 yip they also where asking for it going so close to take photos
Eddy Gordo Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I have to agree, those guys are being removed because of the incident with those 2 clowns. So sad!!
leon_pro Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 lucky i was standing with the vets, kept my distance. I was amazed how powerfull they are.
vinylguy Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 you be the judge if they got to close to a wild animal and harassed it.... https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/130763-you-two-are-tools/page__hl__giraffe
YUMEYA Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 A scene from the movie Hang Over 3 comes t mind.
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