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The first pictures of the ‘Kivu Four’ at J.A.C.K.

Category: Chimpanzee, Congo - DRC, Illegal trade, J.A.C.K., Rescued Chimps | Date: Feb 21 2009 | By: jack

Hi Everyone,

Today has been an extremely long day and, fortunately,  ALL  WENT  WELL!

As we are overloaded with work, I’ve simply set up two small collages with the first pictures of the Kivu Four to give you a better idea of the situation.

Faustin and the 3 babies had a safe journey from Goma to Lubumbashi and…

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…upon arrival, everything was ready at the quarantine area of the J.A.C.K. Refuge to welcome them in the utmost conditions…

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Sorry for this short message. But I’ll come back to you on Monday with a lot more details AND pictures!!

Roxane

6 Responses to “The first pictures of the ‘Kivu Four’ at J.A.C.K.”

Brenton H, on 22 Feb 2009

Thankyou Roxane for sharing this information and photographs about the arrival of the “Kivu Four” at J.A.C.K.

jack, on 22 Feb 2009

Thanks to you, Brenton, for following us and for helping us generously! The babies had a good night and Faustin stays at the project day and night as to keep a close eye on them. We are very confident and I am sure the 3 babies will settle down very fast!

sheryl, washington, dc, on 22 Feb 2009

Thanks for the quick update, Roxane. I’m glad to see all the apes arrived safe and sound.

s.

Christine C., on 22 Feb 2009

Just fantastic Roxane!!! and congratulations on a successful move…I cannot wait to hear how the babies and Faustin are all settling in…good luck!!!!!

Theresa, on 22 Feb 2009

I’m thrilled to hear all went well. Now that these babies are home they will settle in and, more importantly, be SAFE. Thanks for the quick update Roxane..looking forward to seeing the pictures in the days to come.

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