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Kenya-1969: Park Ranger Walks Towards Carcass Of Dead African Elephant

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationKenya
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
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Park Ranger Walks Towards Carcass Of Dead African Elephant — Clip Details

KENYA-1969: A park ranger in a light uniform and pith helmet walks toward the lifeless body of a large African elephant lying on the ground. The elephant, with visible tusks, appears to have sustained injuries, and the ranger stands nearby, observing the scene. Shot on 8mm film, this raw archival footage captures a somber moment in a natural, outdoor setting with earthy tones and a grainy, vintage aesthetic. The sequence conveys a sense of loss and the harsh realities of wildlife conservation in the late 1960s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127569806

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Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1969 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Kenya Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • pachyderm
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  • 1969
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  • wildlife conservation
  • vintage 8mm

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1960s Kenya wildlife, conservation, or park-ranger sequences needing sober editorial evidence of elephant mortality in archival 8mm footage.

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