JULY 2014
MONTHLY AERIAL ROUTES
Ongoing aerial coverage with KWS rangers of the Northern Area of Tsavo East has continued. As the park dries up fast the number of elephants around permanent remaining water sources has increased significantly, in turn increasing the number of incidents of illegal activities. To counteract this rise in prohibited activities both the DSWT Aerial Unit and the KWS/DSWT Anti-poaching ground teams are patrolling extensively to achieve a constant security presence, which is more vital than ever at this time of the year. An aerial patrol took place in collaboration with the KWS in Amboseli National Park as two elephant carcasses had been discovered by KWS ground personnel.