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Four Rescued Elephants’ Journeys Toward Healing at Vantara

Four elephants came to Vantara after difficult experiences.

Gauri was rescued in 2007 after spending years in chains.

Her rescue helped begin Vantara’s animal-care work.

Bahadur used to perform tricks in a circus and was beaten when he did not obey.

At Vantara, he is learning to explore and live without fear.

Joymoti was carried far away by floods and badly injured.

She was flown to Vantara for medical treatment.

Mahadevi is also recovering after years in captivity and can now move and make friends more freely.

The article’s introduction calls one elephant Madhuri, but the detailed account identifies her as Mahadevi.

Key facts

Vantara’s first rescue: Gauri, rescued in 2007 after years in chains.
Former circus elephant: Bahadur is undergoing rehabilitation after performing under threats and punishment.
Flood survivor: Joymoti is a 53-year-old female elephant swept roughly 55 kilometres by floodwaters.
Joymoti’s injuries: She suffered serious injuries, including damage that left her blind in one eye.
Specialised treatment: Joymoti was airlifted to Vantara in Jamnagar and arrived in August.
Captivity rehabilitation: Mahadevi is receiving care at the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust.
Reported naming discrepancy: The introduction refers to Madhuri, while the detailed section describes Mahadevi.

deccanchronicle.com · 1 week ago