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Flood-Injured Elephant Joymoti Airlifted to Vantara for Treatment
Joymoti is a 53-year-old elephant who was caught in floods in Assam.
Strong floodwater swept her away and badly hurt her.
Local people and government agencies helped rescue her.
Vantara’s team gave her first aid and basic medical care.
Because Joymoti is old and has trouble moving, she needs more specialised treatment.
The team is taking her by air instead of road to reduce stress on her body.
She will stay at Vantara for a while.
Veterinarians will watch her around the clock and try to help her recover.
A 53-year-old elephant named Joymoti was swept away in Assam floods.
Local communities and government agencies helped rescue her from the floodwaters.
Joymoti suffered multiple injuries and serious mobility problems.
Vantara provided first aid before arranging her airlift for advanced veterinary treatment.
She will receive temporary hospitalisation and round-the-clock care at Vantara.
- Who
- Joymoti, a 53-year-old elephant, is being treated by Vantara’s rescue and veterinary teams.
- What
- Joymoti is being airlifted for specialised medical treatment after suffering flood-related injuries.
- Where
- Joymoti was rescued from flood-hit Assam and is being transported to Vantara.
- When
- The rescue and initial care took place over the past few days; the airlift is now being arranged.
- Why
- Her injuries, age and difficulty moving made advanced treatment necessary, while road travel could have caused additional strain.
Key facts
- Animal
- Joymoti
- Age
- 53 years
- Flood location
- Assam
- Rescue support
- Local communities and government agencies
- Initial care
- First aid and primary medical treatment from Vantara’s team
- Planned care
- Temporary hospitalisation and round-the-clock veterinary treatment
- Transport reason
- Air travel is intended to reduce physical strain and stress
Quotes
Vantara
Animal rescue and rehabilitation organisation providing Joymoti’s treatment
“At 53 years of age, Joymoti has been fighting for survival for days”
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