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13 September 2026
Aerial Unit Report: August 2026In August, the Aerial Unit flew 236.6 hours and covered 30,180 kilometres. The dry season was at its height across Tsavo, the landscape parched and open. It was a demanding month, dominated by a major rhino notching and tagging operation, two challenging elephant translocations, sustained anti-poaching and livestock pressure across Galana Ranch, and a significant bushfire.
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Aerial Unit Report: July 2026In July, the Aerial Unit flew 179.6 hours and covered 25,266 kilometres. The dry season has now taken firm hold across most of Tsavo, with the landscape opening up as waterholes and seasonal pans continue to shrink. It was a busy month, with anti-poaching efforts, veterinary support, human–wildlife conflict response, and wildlife rescues.
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Aerial Unit Report: June 2026In June, the Aerial Unit flew 255 hours and covered 34,860 kilometres — the busiest month of the year so far. The dry season was firmly establishing itself across much of Tsavo. Against this backdrop, June was an exceptionally active month across every dimension of the Unit's work including law enforcement, veterinary support, wildlife rescue, human–wildlife conflict, and two civilian rescues.
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