Once the baby rhino was tranquilized and on the ground we sprang into action. I was able to move up alongside the baby and cover her eyes. Then someone plugged her ears with socks. These two steps helped the rhino remain relatively calm. Then others monitored her breathing, took blood samples, drilled into her horn and placed a micro chip, and also imbedded 2 more microchips behind each ear. Chuck helped clip her ears and cauterize the wounds. His hands bore the blood and ointment for several hours. Still others poured cool water over her body to keep her from overheating. During the catch and tranquilizing she had run hard and fast to escape the helicopter and was very warm. We had to remind ourselves that this was all for her safety and good.
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