Calling for quiet in the operating room, Gerard carefully guided his hands around the delicate baby. The team watched in tense silence, monitoring Lola’s rapid heartbeat while assisting Gerard with every tool he needed. Gently maneuvering around the sore tissue, he slowly freed the small baby from the tight space that had kept it trapped for weeks.
With one final, careful lift, Gerard brought the tiny newborn gorilla into the warm room. Gasps filled the quiet space as the team saw the little baby safely out. He was unusually small, with long arms and a surprisingly big head, but as soon as the cool air hit his face, he let out a tiny, clear cry.