Elephants and Mourning

Got this in a forwarded email from a friend. Don't know if it is true but absolutely interesting:

THE ELEPHANTS MADE A JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECTS.

BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?

Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books -- including best-seller "The Elephant Whisperer" -- had bravely rescued wildlife and had rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human Atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during the U.S. invasion in 2003.

On March 7, 2012, Lawrence Anthony died.

He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons -- and numerous elephants.

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home, led by two matriarchs.

Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved man-friend.

A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to Anthony's South African home.

Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe, not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants had somehow sensed, about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way:

-- Walking slowly for days

-- Making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his home

Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for more than 3 years!

Yet, they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring the friend who had saved their lives -- so much respect that they stayed for 2 days and 2 nights without eating anything.

Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home . . . .

IN OUR UNIVERSE, A SOURCE OF INTELLIGENCE EXISTS WHICH IS BEYOND THAT OF ANY HUMAN.