Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years
The elephant, named Charlie, was captured in 1984 from Zimbabwe’s Hwange national park when he was two years old.
On Tuesday, EMS Foundation, which advocates for the rights of wildlife, announced that after “a nail-biting four-hour trip to freedom” the elephant had arrived at his new home at the Shambala Private Reserve in Limpopo province. In 2019, concerns were raised that the elephant was showing signs of distress common with animals in captivity.
“Together with our partners, we have been working tirelessly to end the loneliness of Charlie to see him thrive in his new species appropriate home,” said Josef Pfabigan, Four Paws chief executive.
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