<p>A team of conservationists staged an expedition to the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe to treat a lame bull elephant on March 14.</p><p>AWARE Trust Zimbabwe were called out to examine the elephant, who appeared to be at least 40-years-old, after safari guides reported that it had a visible swollen leg and was immobile.</p><p>Veterinarians darted the animal and examined the injured leg with X-rays and a metal detector to check for evidence of a bullet or a snare. The team found that the injury was natural, treated the swelling and administered an antidote to the tranquilizer dart .</p><p>The video shows the bull elephant wake up and walk away at “a good pace”. AWARE Trust Zimbabwe will continue monitoring the elephant’s recovery process.</p><p>Please note that the uploader has asked to be sent links if this footage is embedded online. (See contact information.)</p><br />
