Archive · 25 Aug 2026
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.
Gauri was Vantara’s first rescue, arriving in 2007 after years in chains.
Bahadur was rescued from a circus and is learning to live without fear or punishment.
Joymoti, a 53-year-old elephant, was swept from Nagaland into Assam during July 2026 floods.
Joymoti was airlifted to Vantara in Jamnagar in August for specialised veterinary treatment.
Mahadevi is receiving care and rehabilitation after years in captivity, including freedom to move and interact.
- Who
- Elephants Gauri, Bahadur, Joymoti and Mahadevi, along with Vantara and Anant Ambani.
- What
- The elephants’ rescue, medical treatment and rehabilitation journeys at Vantara.
- When
- Gauri was rescued in 2007; Joymoti was swept away in July 2026 and arrived at Vantara in August.
- Where
- Vantara in Jamnagar; Joymoti was swept from Nagaland into Assam, while Mahadevi is at the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust.
- Why
- They were brought to safety and care after captivity, circus exploitation, prolonged confinement or flood-related injuries.
- 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.