OUDTSHOORN NEWS - Andrew Eriksen, Managing Director of the Cango Wildlife Ranch, passed away on the 24th of October after a prolonged and ongoing chronic illness.
According to Tammy Moult, Assistant Director: Tourism of the Cango Wildlife Ranch, he was a devoted, innovative, and loving man.
"Despite Mr Eriksen’s unwavering determination, strength, and resilience, he was afflicted by chronic illness. His untimely passing leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of his beloved family, the Cango Wildlife Ranch team, the International Zoological community, and the many animals that he dedicated his life to."
Moult said that they request that the privacy of the immediate family be respected during this extremely difficult time.
"Instead of flowers, the family has requested that donations be gifted to the Cheetah Preservation Foundation (non-profit); to honour Mr Eriksen’s lifelong commitment and care to animals and conservation."
For more information on where to donate visit the Ranch's website at https://www.cango.co.za/cheetahpreservationfoundation/
He was survived by his wife Glenn Eriksen, his children Peter, Garett, Kylie, Jess and Douglas, and his grandson Spencer.
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