Before Paul could ask a single question, the veterinarian gestured for him to follow. “I need to make a call,” he said, his tone firm. Paul followed closely as Dr. Ndaba hurried to the phone. His stomach churned when he realized the vet was calling the police.
The vet’s conversation with the police was brief but intense. Paul could only catch fragments of what was being said, but one thing was clear: something extraordinary had been discovered during the surgery. Something serious enough to involve law enforcement.
When the call ended, Paul pressed the vet for answers. “What’s going on? Is she alright? Why do we need the police?” Dr. Ndaba apologized for the delay, explaining that the urgency of the situation had left him no choice but to notify the authorities first.
The vet’s revelation left Paul stunned. During the surgery, they had discovered a sizable tracking device embedded in the elephant’s stomach. This wasn’t a simple case of illness or injury—it was evidence of a sinister operation involving poachers. Paul’s blood ran cold.