In the summer of 2000, I was fortunate to be awarded an internship at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, TN. Along with founders Carol Buckley and Scott Blais, I worked alongside primary elephant caregiver Joanna Burke. She was an amazing girl and a great person to work with. Joanna died on July 21 after a tragic accident involving Winkie, one of the sanctuary's elephants. She was struck by Winkie and then stepped on, killing her instantly. If you would like to honor Joanna's life, please make a donation in her name to The Elephant Sanctuary. It is what Joanna would have wanted. To read more please visit www.elephants.com or http://www.elephants.com/pr/joanna_burke_7_24_06.htm.
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I would like to add that Joanna's brother said she was the most fulfilled woman he had ever known.
What could be better than that?
Jody
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