Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Flood-Rescued Elephant Joymoti Airlifted to Vantara for Treatment
Joymoti is a 53-year-old elephant who survived a flood in Nagaland.
The flood caused her to be swept away before local people and state departments rescued her.
She has many injuries, including serious wounds and a damaged right eye.
She also has trouble walking because of an old leg fracture from logging.
Local veterinarians gave her first aid and medicines after the rescue.
Because her injuries are complicated, she was taken by air to Vantara in Jamnagar.
Doctors there will examine her and provide more advanced care.
She is expected to return to her natural habitat after she gets better.
Joymoti, a 53-year-old elephant, survived flooding in Nagaland after being washed away in mid-July.
She sustained wounds to her forehead, ear, abdomen, thigh, tail area and external genitals, along with damage to her right eye.
Joymoti also has a left hind-leg fracture from logging and is lame and largely immobile.
She was airlifted to Vantara in Jamnagar for specialised veterinary treatment and nutrition.
Vantara says the transfer is temporary and that Joymoti will return to her natural habitat after recovering.
- Who
- Joymoti, a 53-year-old elephant, was rescued by local community members with help from state departments.
- What
- She was airlifted to Vantara for specialised treatment of multiple injuries and other health problems.
- When
- Joymoti was washed away by floods in mid-July; she has now arrived at Vantara.
- Where
- She was rescued in Nagaland and transported to Vantara in Jamnagar.
- Why
- Her injuries are numerous and complex, and her age and immobility make advanced veterinary care and a shorter journey necessary.
- Animal
- Joymoti, a 53-year-old elephant
- Flood incident
- She was washed away in floods in Nagaland in mid-July.
- Major injuries
- Wounds affected her forehead, right ear, tail area, left inner thigh, abdomen and external genitals.
- Additional conditions
- Her right eye is severely damaged, and a left hind-leg fracture from logging has caused lameness.
- Destination
- Vantara in Jamnagar
- Transport
- Air transport was chosen to reduce travel time and physical exertion.
- Planned outcome
- The transfer is for treatment only; Joymoti is expected to return to her natural habitat after recovery.