Success in protecting the Hippos at Lake Edward in Virunga National Park!
Category: General, Hippos | Date: Feb 17 2007 | By: admin
After 6 days stationed at Ishango I am very happy to report that Congo’s Rangers have been successful in deterring an attack from the Mai Mai rebels. The Mai Mais are responsible for the hippo massacre last year in the south of Lake Edward and we were concerned that they wanted to kill the remaining hippos in the North.
Hippo lolling in the water at Ishango, northern shores of Lake Edward, last week
Congo’s Advance Force group of Rangers are led by Elie, seen below in the beige shirt. They are well trained and have proven an effective force at defending the park from poachers and other threats, such as the Mai Mai.
The Mai Mai were originally formed to resist the invasion of Rwandese forces, or out of a simple desire for money from loot or cattle rustling. Their lack of cooperation with Congo’s peace process has been very problematic.
And more happy Hippos in Ishango!
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6 Responses to “Success in protecting the Hippos at Lake Edward in Virunga National Park!”
Linda Nunn, on 17 Feb 2007
Great news - well done Elie & AF! Great to hear the hippos are still there - remember them well last March!
Chris in USA, on 17 Feb 2007
Great news!!! Please keep up the good work!
Polly, on 18 Feb 2007
Yeah! Thanks so much for all you do!!!
Fred, on 19 Feb 2007
Bravo
kim, on 19 Feb 2007
Proper means bears proper fruits. The season is finally ripe! Congrats.
Arnaud, on 20 Feb 2007
keep up the great work! All respect!
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