Aug 24 2007
Dr Jacques visits Mutazimiza
Dr Jacques arrived this morning at Bukima to check on the health of Mutazimiza from the Kabirizi Family.
He said that Mutazimiza is doing much better than he was on Monday. The soles of her feet and hands seem to have healed slightly and that she doesn’t seem to be in as much pain. You can see below the red patches on her feet, they look sore but not as bad as they did at the beginning of the week.
He therefore thinks that intervention at this stage is unnecessary and that it would be unwise to give her medication. We will still continue to monitor her progress.
The orphans in Goma are doing well, and still being monitored daily. Again Dr Jacques took some leaves with him to feed Ndeze, although not Kabila as he is still too young.
This afternoon we drove back in Rumangabo, the main station for the Southern Sector of Virunga National Park.
We will continue over the weekend to work on our reports. Although before that Innocent must now work the role of Chauffeur, and do the three hour drive there and back to Bukima with the relief guards for the Patrol Post -those who have been there deserve a much needed break.
And for those who asked yesterday, yes Ndindanyare does mean that. Ndindanyare is a very steep part of the mountain and when our ancestors used to walk in this area, they used to say this as an excuse to stop and take a breather.
Technorati : Congo, ICCN, Kabirizi, MGVP, Mikeno, Mountain Gorilla, WildlifeDirect
Daily news from the conservation frontline by Innocent and Diddy, and other Congolese rangers risking their lives to save mountain gorillas of the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Here I am in the united States working out at the local YMCA. I chose News Week as my reading entertainment. Now, I am sobing after reading of this reality that I am so sheltered from. I am a humane officer in my locality. I protect and defend abused animals. I see what humans are capable of but this blew me away. Everyone I know WILL see this article. I will email it to every person I know. I want to help and I will do what I can. Please know that all of you who are helping Gods creation are in my prayers and I look up to you all with such reverence and emulation. Thank you for your work. Thank you from those who have no words. I look into the eys of these Gorilla’s and I see beauty and innocence. You are why they still exist and someday I hope that I can do more for you and them as I can do now. Thank you and be safe. God Bless you forever.
Pennsylvania: USA
Glad to hear that mutazimia will be alright. Glad to see things are going well. I have adopted a gorilla from the Diane Fossey site. Cant wait to get my pics…steph
I’m very glad to hear that Mutazimiza is doing better. I hope she continues to improve. Hey Stephanie, I also adopted a gorilla from DFGFI!
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Until someone can fix the links, here’s the correct links to the photos that aren’t showing up: http://gorilla.wildlifedirect.org/files/2007/08/dsc00998.jpg and http://gorilla.wildlifedirect.org/files/2007/08/dsc01232.jpg
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I made a poster of the atrocities that happened with the massacre a few weeks ago, and posted it up at my workplace ( a gym) I asked both trainers and clients to contribute. I hoped for $300.00 enough to adopt an adult male fron Dian Fossey,for the gym, but in less than a week I have collected nearly a $1000.00. People are appalled at what happened, Not clear on whether the money collected for the Dian Fossey Org, gets to you eventually, could you let me know. Will send a potion of the money to you directly anyway.
I am relieved to hear that the vet feels like Mutazimiza is doing much better. Her little feet do look really red and tender. I imagine that was, and may still be very painful for her. My 9 yr. old son get’s athletes foot and it is very painful for him, and that’s nothing compared to what it looks like she went through, poor little thing. I’ll keep saying it until this blog no longer exists (hopefully when the Mountain Gorilla is no longer an endangered animal)……THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU ARE DOING FOR THESE MAGNIFICANT CREATURES. Lisa, California
Poor baby….her feet look like they hurt…….hopefully she is not in too much pain as animals handle pain differently than humans…I am also wanting to adopt a gorilla..you people who write have such great ideas and I thought the person who works in the gym did such a kind act of collecting money………the more we educate people about what is going on maybe more help will be available to the people of Africa to live in harmony with these remarkable creatures..good luck Innocent it seems you are a jack of all trades and I can tell you love these gorillas! You are so selfless!
It’s good to hear that Mutazimiza is doing better and I hope she makes a full recovery. I hope every one has a nice weekend. Take care……
Wow, Lorraine. That really hit home! I used to work as an ornithologist for US Forest Service. Once, I had a gun pulled on me by two guys who wanted to shoot a seal. I can only imagine what these brave guys must go through to do their jobs. There’s no thanks enough for their sacrifices. ~ Robin
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