Remembering Mopane - Gone But Never Forgotten

[@michelfauteux4500]

I discovered HERD when Khanyisa was still at the orphanage and subsequently, like thousands of others, watched Phabeni's rescue, arrival and rehabilitation. As devastated as I remain by Phabeni's passing, I can only imagine how you, who devoted yourselves so completely to his well-being, must feel. Now that I know of Fenya and Mopane, I find it even more admirable that you still so wholeheartedly love these vulnerable and fragile creatures that heaven sends you. We can only support you from afar but we hope you know how much we admire and love you too.

[@martinapeleskova9432]

❤❤❤❤

[@katherinenorris1207]

I love to watch babies elephants run and flap their ears it makes them look so cute 😊😊❤

[@Clodi19]

Never forget ! impossible to forget the 3 real angels at the Herd !! 👼👼👼

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

It's so sad to know that an orphan can make it that long, and still sometimes die. It makes every day with Khanyisa even more special.

[@claritadeluna6609]

I discovered HERD when Khanyisa was just a new arrival. I had no idea there was another baby elephant that didn't make it. I remember Fenya, but I had not heard about Mopane at all. Another poor little baby that could't make it without his mother and its own family heard. How very terrible what some people in Africa do to these poor little ones. What happens to a baby after two years in Rehab at HERD that would cause its death just like that? I understand Fanya and Phabeni, but a two-year old? I didn't know their life was so delicate. Seeing their size and powerful bodies, it is hard to believe they can die this suddenly.

[@Daisy-tl2lh]

as I understand it they say these dear ele's are not out of danger until they are at least five years old ..

[@adridave1]

I agree it's complex. I understand Fenya ( her condition was poor ) but I arrived when Mopane passed away. I'll research. In Asia a different species that are prone to herpes virus that Asian elephants are at risk the most. The world lost beautiful happy Luna in Thailand last year and baby SukDee right before Phabeni last month. I've been a mess. I don't know why Mopane didn't make it but will read more. Usually, it's bacterial or viral.

[@dang.s]

This is sad. So young to pass. Only two years old.

[@Ducksinarow...]

Most regretful and heartbreaking

[@brendamcmanus9438]

What a special little gentleman he was... Beautiful tribute to Mopane. Very playful, especially with Adine. For those that loved this precious little boy, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You will always be remembered. Forever in our hearts...Mopane. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@LahainaStrong444]

💐 Darling Mopane at Rainbow 🌈 Bridge now. RIP. Amen.

[@bobbievel2088]

Before my time...can I go back to day one of HERDs posting videos? Found a few months ago, look forward to every video. LOVE 💘 all the ellies but of course the young ones (of any species) grab your heartstrings. Thank you HERD carers and Adine for devoting your life to these orphans. It takes an old soul to appreciate the beauty in all of creations creatures. 👍 big ❤ big love.

[@alvexok5523]

@@LahainaStrong444 yes, that elephant's beautiful soul is at Rainbow Bridge. He has moved on to his next dimension of existence, still harboring a beautiful soul because that part doesn't ever change

[@alvexok5523]

@@bobbievel2088 this elephant was a pure and wonderful being, he has a beautiful soul. Many elephants seem to be so pure and innocent, they are never beings who intend to inflict harm onto other animals, people, or other phants. Asian phants in particular are so friendly and affectionate, but many African phants as well, since Mopane was definitely one

[@theresawhitty8124]

Sweet little boy. What a sad thing to happen. The consolation, if any are possible, is he passed away being so well loved and not alone in the wild.

[@christyh5619]

It is too heartbreaking, so so sorry. Precious, yet i cannot watch. Thank you for your work.💜🌾🗝

[@noelearl5545]

I’m so sorry! He was so adorable.

[@Buba417]

He was such a beautiful baby. RIP Mopane

[@susiematthews109]

RIP sweet elephant

[@ninapearman]

When Mopane grabbed Adine’s hand and walked with her choked me s little. Beautiful angel boy🧡

[@brendamcmanus9438]

Me too @Nina Pearman 😢😢

[@wendyrual7179]

Yes, made me cry...bless him, really wanted to hold her hand RIP MOPANE 💕🙏

[@lisafreebairn7736]

He was a little sweetheart. This is just too sad.

[@dorothywestcott2408]

This was before I found Herd. How sad. He seemed so playful and live you Adine. My heart hurts for all of the carers and Adine. RIP Mopane I hope you are having a grand time in Ellie heaven.🐘🐘🐘😢😢❤❤

[@renestewart604]

This made me so sad.

[@AmandaLarsson100]

Mopane will be in our hearts forever. I miss his naughty expression and rolling eyes. 🐘👀💔🙏🏼

[@Contessa6363]

Little Mopane and Baby Fenya are watching over all the Elephants and Team at HERD. RIP Baby Elephant Angels 👼❤❤❤🐘🐘🐘💜💜💜

[@TheReis2000]

I did not even know him or followed the herd at the time, but this has me sobbing. Oh, Adine and the rest who knew and loved him, you have losta child. There can not be a greater pain than that. He was loved and will not be forgotten

[@herdelephantorphanage]

You sob along side us, Annemarie. We miss him so much. Thank you for the kind words

[@marilynbrainard3783]

Did you ever find out why Mopane died so suddenly? Incredibly sad...

[@doreal]

Right, so it won't happen again.

[@doreal]

I just did a google search, it was Encephalomyocarditis, which may have been passed via traces of rodents' urine on some of the dry feed such as lucerne.

[@magnushelin007]

@J Fl Good news. Looking forward to the vaccine.

[@doreal]

@J Fl So sad.

[@doreal]

@@magnushelin007 Yes! Thank goodness.

[@janshiff9942]

God bless you Mopane , we love you always . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wendyfoulis3836]

I'm so sorry about Mopane. It touched my heart also when Mopane reached out to Adine's hand. Those snares have maimed or hurt so many baby elles'. She will be missed . Reset well little Mopane. You are very much loved,

[@lilmee7469]

He was a real boy. Amazing to see his rumbunctiousness comparing to Khanyisa's girlishness. Amazing. He might have teased his little sis...they meet in heaven one day.

[@bealong8718]

a fiesty boy by the look of it, khanyisa's sweetness would've rounded his fiesty boy behaviour down. I have no doubt ☺

[@SusanAnderson-ru1kc]

So sad to lose such a fun and warm creature. I loved how he wanted to hold Adines hand. My heart hurts.

[@fredeemoon6053]

Wow, so very sorry to all of the team and the elephant herd. Must be so hard for you all. Farewell Mopane. You will never be forgotten. Hope you are enjoying your new found life in the elephant skies of the jungle world. Running, swimming , skipping and flying through natures beautiful dream, making loads of new ele friends. May your new found pain free life bring a smile and trumpet to your cute little face for all eternity . 💚💚💚💚💚💚 You will be missed by so many of us , especially your carers , your herd and your loving friend Lammie 💚💚💚

[@cindykongabel4038]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Mopane seemed to have been a very playful, sensitive and curious little elephant. Adored by so many. I'd like to think, Khanyisa was sent by God to help heal your broken hearts. Rest in peace dear, sweet Mopane. You are still adored by so many.

[@luisa.melendezalbizu4459]

Mopane was a precious baby. God has another little four-legged angel with him.

[@The-ii5mj]

Also, take comfort in knowing he had a wonderful 2 yrs. That took fortitude on everyone's part. God saw your hearts 💔 & sent Khanyisa to u.

[@pelosuttogo]

What a special, playful, friendly and lovable little elephant you were, Mopane!!! No wonder everyone loved you so much! It breaks my heart for you, especially now that one of your "offspring", Phabeni, is in big trouble...😢

[@valerieelisebethcooper83]

🌈 🌹 ❤️. Love, light and abundant blessings for your arisen soul in Paradise, sweet angel xx

[@susanvaughan4210]

Oh, what a wonderful little character he was!

[@anneargo-davies692]

We do not have so many elephants in the world that we can lose even one. That he was loved and cared for makes the pain of his loss even more hurtful. Hopefully we learn how to prevent such a loss in the future.

[@tjlance492]

Such Sadness Precious One , now you can be free ! You will be remembered with Love 💖

[@mlight6845]

I found HERD's channel just after Mopane had died. The range of each commenter's sorrow intrigued me. Today I fully understand the effort for each orphan and their importance to the herd.

[@sentinel91101]

I am truly sorry for your loss! Our loss really... I'm going to miss this BOYO! I am so Sad about this! PLEASE continue your work and Thank You for your videos!😢🖖

[@skipbellon2755]

Sometimes comfort at the end is all one can provide... you guys are great.

[@dsoutherland1747]

Mopane, in his short life on this earth, received devotion, care, and companionship. He surely loved his world. To pass peacefully was a blessing as he did not succumb to poachers nor predators.

[@michelleslatton8941]

He was a handsome boy

[@Hadria7777]

Thank you to all of the beautiful souls that care so much for all members of our family, animal and human alike. R.I.P Mopane you will live in our hearts forever and may our paths cross again

[@indriadrayton1132]

What a sweetie....

[@michelleslatton8941]

So sorry for your loss his spirit will live on in your hearts and never forgotten God bless

[@quadbox]

I have something to admit: I've never been able to watch the RIP Mopane video. I know Sue would have put a lot of work into it and that my grief would have been minuscule in comparison to what all of you have had to endure so I carry some guilt over it. This was such a lovely video - it really made me smile. He was such a rambunctious little sweetheart. My favourite memory of him was when he headbutted Linri in the bum and she yelled MOOO-PAAAAA-NEEE at the top of her lungs. But he seemed rather unfased. I know his life was a short one, but the amount of joy he brought was immense. He is well remembered and will always be well loved. LOVE YOU, MOPANE! 💕💕💕

[@maheshwarivet]

I can tell that he was a little boy with a beautiful personality. Lammie, the legend, always present! How sad he pass too early.

[@Dune137]

I cannot watch this entire video because I think my heart will break in two. This angel deserved so much more life. God bless his little soul and all elephants, all animals, and all who believe in love and kindness.

[@kathleenm4406]

May the beautiful memories bring comfort to all and bring peace to sad hearts 🙏 and know that you bring love joy and HOPE to all the elephants that you save♥️

[@Lovelyday137]

Well said. My first time seeing Mopane. I don't know his story.

[@odilefrappierdemontbenoitd7282]

MY ANGEL ANIMAL IS IN THE PARADIS LOVE SO MUCH .......que c’est triste , j’adore ces animaux extraordinaires , si merveilleux d’empathie ........

[@diwatz1216]

What a joyful little soul...he left memories and a beautiful aura for the next wee one, Khanyisa, and a needed friend to Lammie and all of you. 😢💕

[@fabienneroure9995]

The way he was holding hands with Nadine really touched my heart. He was a determined little fella and it's a consolation to know he spent two beautiful happy years at the Orphanage and he was loved. R.I.P. sweet Mopane. ❤

[@donnawilcock5774]

I just discovered HERD a few weeks ago and have been binge watching. Mopane seemed like such a sweet, playful boy. I am sad he died so young, but am so grateful for the wonderful care and love you gave him. Bless you.

[@pattysouza2954]

This is heartbreaking. I am so sorry.

[@AvinashSingh-vj3rk]

Nice video ❤️

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

a day and a 1000 years are the same in heaven.. it wont be 2 hours (100years in heaven) and yall all will be back together,, young and healthy together forever.. all our pets, friends and family are watching anxiously from above waiting happily for that day..they wont even miss a meal or a treat... in the meanwhile they are having a wonderful time in the loving arms of a loving Savior.. Merry Marry me CHRISTmas.. blessings to yall all

[@mikemike-rf7qb]

12:47 To see his little budding tusks and the future promise of what a magnificent Bull he would've grown to become, Jesus that got me.... it rained hard in my living room.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

ah Mike. It is so sad in every way. thank you for sharing our journey.

[@bealong8718]

Oh my goodness, can you imagine Mopane and Khanyisa together, he would have been the best big brother, so sad xx

[@carolynsimpson412]

So sad to lose such a young precious baby. He looked so well and happy. He was cared for and loved and wasn't alone.

[@kismypencek6185]

Hugs to all caregivers. Poor baby

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you

[@Jkatz9y]

So very sad .... goes to show that no matter how robust, how well these baby orphans seem to be, they are always fragile.. RIP Mopane

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So very much so!

[@debbiemckay1055]

Mopane was a very special elephant. So sad he passed.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

He certainly was

[@sharihorting4560]

Dearest Adine and Carers, The work you do is equally rewarding and heartbreaking 💝

[@palmaleestephens1906]

😢 As someone else here posted, I can’t watch. It’s too sad for me. I did watch an earlier post some months ago. This may be the same one.

[@lilysangwong340]

Beautiful Mopane! Now you are in God's Arms. Thanks for all the love and care you gave him.

[@anaazcoaga2220]

I so sorry. That happened it's very sad

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you

[@drkrishangeekalita9955]

RIP baby Mopane. God always takes away the special ones. U will always remain special and unforgettable . May we meet soon.🙏💖💞

[@isawa6649]

So young. So sad. So sorry for your loss.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

God bless little Mopane. May he travel the Rainbow Bridge in peace to the Eternal Savanna. The souls of all the great departed elephants will rejoice as he joins their illustrious ranks. Mopane is gone from this earth but remains in our hearts forever. 💕🐘💕i

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Always and forever 💕🐘💕

[@deejohnston2150]

He was just such a happy, loving, baby.

[@KaDClair]

That must have been a complete shock to all of you after caring for Mopane daily for 2 yrs. He’s so lovable & adorable. Lammie must have felt the sorrow as well. I cry😢 for every animal.

[@gr8fuldeb699]

This is the first time I am knowing about Mopane. I only just found your amazing channel a few months ago and have been binge watching old ones in between new posts. Im so sorry for your loss 😢. Mopane is beautiful.

[@johannacontent2613]

They are beautiful gentle giants❤❤❤

[@lizzie7223]

RIP sweet angel.

[@varshasrivastva8554]

His loving blessings are always with you all.God sent khanyisa to make you strong to go with your good work so that no orphan could die with hunger,fear and torture.

[@xxmissyxx6604]

RIP Mopane 😪😇 he seemed like a beautiful little boy. I loved how he would hold Adine's hand with his trunk ❤🐘

[@elizabethjoypodesta3827]

Dear mopane I can't watch it

[@juliehillman8743]

Mopane was a joyous, playful soul. To lose him so young is really sad. Take comfort knowing that the little man knew he was loved by all. RiP Mopane 🙏❤🙏

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your kind words, Julie. ❤️

[@sharihorting4560]

A grim reminder that even though sweet Khanyisa is growing so big and strong, she is still quite a fragile baby 💕

[@dianedevery3711]

What a cheeky, playful character he was.

[@lenndookun847]

RIP Baby Boy 🌹🌹🌹Mopane ❤️❤️❤️

[@matthewmangum6320]

So precious. I loved 🥰 the segment of the video when Adine is checking the pads of his feet. When he was looking for Adine over the fence. His eyes are so expressive and demure. Thank you for sharing this video with everyone in the world who loves Elephants. 🐘🐘🐘

[@matthewmangum6320]

I’ve watched this video several times and Mopane just wanted out of the fence. He’s saying, “wild elephants weren’t meant to be kept in fences.” You can see how much he was loved and will be missed! RIP MOPANE! Your spirit lives on through the peoples lives you touched. 💕🐘

[@margm4]

So sad 😰😰🇦🇺Such a cheeky little fellow...you must miss him so much..God bless you all.It must have been so sad to make this video. 💕

[@vblackwell3347]

There are times I believe in God. There are times I question beliefs and there are times that I just can't imagine. One of these is one of those right now. So heart-wrenching! Poor dear little innocent. Pure of heart! 💕

[@user-pq1er6hc5t]

Такой ребенок потешный! Слоны бесподобшые животные, наглядная невозможно ,как на море!

[@sbelardo33]

😭😭😭😭 Gone but never forgotten

[@allit8472]

What a sweetheart he was! I started following HERD when Phabeni was rescued. Can't help but think Mopane would have been a perfect older brother to Phabeni. I can imagine them sparring like Mambo and Zindoga.

[@judymarais12345]

Beautiful. So sad he is no longer with us.

[@OtDawn]

Too sad, God Bless all of you.

[@odilefrappierdemontbenoitd7282]

It is so sad , why GOD .?WHY ? He is a GOD’s ANGEL now .....i am so sorry for you dear Adine , all my love ❤

[@theresahart212]

💔😢😢 such a happy boy truly heart breaking

[@Lemieux_7]

So sweet to watch you & baby Mopane as you tried to get him out the gate. Then he lays down....there goes that idea. Lol. Precious.

[@rockyallison6809]

He was full of personality!

[@ieshameena7459]

I first started watching HERD channel when Phabeni came in new.. Since then, it’s been so hurtful to see Mopane, Fenya and then Phabeni, all precious babies lost their lives.. For continuously 3 days I was sobbing for Phabeni, then came across the video of Fenya and now Mopane’s last moments.. Adine and team, How do you people handle such heart aches? 😭It must be hurting to the core😭

[@The-ii5mj]

Bless His Heart ❤. He didn't go for lack of 💗 or bcuz he wasn't happy & content, that's for sure!! Never forgotten little Water Boy🐘💕💞

[@VMR8648]

So sorry for your loss.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much

[@JamieM470]

He was so happy and spunky....and obviously he knew he was loved. Sweet spoiled baby. RIP little Mopane. May God bless and comfort the broken hearts he left behind.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

He was very happy and full of beans! We miss him so much - thank you Jamie

[@jweber297]

Sad. You gave him the best time after he was alone. And the happiness he felt with you all gave him a lovely grateful heart.

[@annepearson1551]

I believe the more precious and extra special an animal is the more God wants him or her to be with him in heaven. MOPANE is grazing and playing all day long in God's green pastures..

[@LchanOtakudom]

Poor little guy... I’m so sorry to everyone who knew this little one so well. Rest In Peace, little boy.

[@dianedevery3711]

I didn't know of Mopane until now, another beautiful Ellie. So sorry for your loss.🖤

[@gailhowes9398]

For the short time ha lived he experienced a lot and thankfully love and caring was the most dear to him I am sure! Bless you all who knows he could be up with Jesus

[@awesome-brs]

So sad for this sweet spirited little fellow.

[@ForeverWinterandHope]

💔 R. I. P little baby boy. I'm so sorry that he died.

[@katerinakemp5701]

Mopane lived a short but well loved life with the herd. One will remember his mischievous antics and reflect on those traits🥰🥰🥰

[@lilyd1010]

I feel such sorrow for you, but I know Mopane was blessed to live out his short life w so much love, playtime, companionship and happiness. He lived a blessed life thanks to all of U. "Life is a gift, but time is not a promise." I know how U feel. Prayers...xxx