WATCH: Knysna's last remaining elephant 'Oupoot' sighted for the 1st time in 4 years

Knysna's last remaining elephant, the iconic and affectionately named Oupoot, was sighted for the first time in four years.

Oubaas Fourie spotted Oupoot on his farm and captured pictures and videos, which he shared on social media.

The photographic evidence of the elusive elephant has sparked excitement among animal lovers.

South African National Parks (SANParks) has put out a post and article of Oupoot's sighting asking the public to celebrate but respect her space and existence in her habitat.

We urge the public to celebrate this remarkable presence with care and responsibility, by refraining from sharing her location or attempting to find or follow her. Such actions can pose serious risks to both the elephant and those involved, SANParks says.

"The Knysna elephant [Oupoot], Loxodonta Africana, is the same species as elephants found elsewhere in South Africa. She is a very evasive elephant who avoids encounters with people. Historic data shows that when she is followed by people, she changes her speed and direction of movement. Camera footage showed her to be relaxed while in low human-use areas or events but where she was being followed by humans, the stress hormones in her dung were high," SANParks explains.

For years, SANParks has been monitoring Oupoot quietly through non-invasive cameras, capturing glimpses of her every few weeks while ensuring her natural behaviour remains undisturbed.

SANParks is currently conducting a thorough risk assessment to inform any future decisions regarding Oupoot's management and protection.

Watch the sighting below: