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This remarkable recovery followed a carefully coordinated wildlife rescue mission, bringing together experts from across the globe to ensure the animal\u2019s survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Prof Francois Deacon from the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS), the operation, which took place on Wednesday, 19 February, occurred on a remote game farm. The farm owner noticed the young giraffe limping with a suspected broken leg. He immediately contacted Dr Andri Grobbelaar, a UFS PhD graduate specialising in giraffe healthcare and welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing was fortuitous, as a team of American veterinarians researching giraffe hoof health was visiting the UFS, making them the perfect addition to the rescue effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the exact cause of the injury remains unclear, Deacon speculates that the rough terrain may have played a role. \u201cThe farm has rocky outcrops and uneven surfaces, so it\u2019s possible the giraffe\u2019s leg got caught between rocks or stepped into a warthog hole, leading to the fracture,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rescuing a wild giraffe is no small feat, especially in a remote location. Immobilising the animal safely required refined capture techniques, and a team of five experienced wildlife veterinarians, including experts who had previously published research on giraffe capture techniques, worked together to ensure the giraffe\u2019s wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201dThe terrain made it difficult to get close enough to dart the giraffe, and once immobilised, we had to act quickly,\u201d says Deacon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Willem Daffue from the Kroonstad Animal Hospital led the surgical procedure, using his extensive experience in treating giraffes. \u201cTime was critical, as prolonged immobilisation could lead to severe health complications,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon closer examination, the team confirmed the giraffe\u2019s leg was severely damaged. The lower leg was loose and broken, posing a risk that the bones could pierce the skin, Daffue noticed. Under sedation and local anaesthesia, the veterinarians cleaned the wound and removed the damaged bone fragments. They then stabilised the leg using surgical stainless-steel pins and reinforced it with a thick splint, supported by PVC pipes for added stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_03776661\">\n<div class=\"text\">Deacon says the procedure posed a unique challenge, as there were no existing references for splinting a giraffe\u2019s leg in such a condition. To monitor the giraffe\u2019s progress with minimal disturbance, the team utilised drone technology, allowing them to track the animal remotely.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Deacon says the procedure posed a unique challenge, as there were no existing references for splinting a giraffe\u2019s leg in such a condition. To monitor the giraffe\u2019s progress with minimal disturbance, the team utilised drone technology, allowing them to track the animal remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two American veterinarians, Dr Liza Dadone and Dr Steve Foxforth \u2013 both experts in giraffe care from international zoo environments \u2013 were instrumental in administering antibiotics and advising on hoof care, further contributing to the animal\u2019s recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just one week post-surgery, the young giraffe is thriving, defying expectations. The game farm owner and farm staff report that he is walking with the herd and keeping pace with the others \u2013 an encouraging sign that his recovery is progressing well. \u201cOver the next six to eight weeks, we will continue to monitor his condition. 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