Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Safari Elephant Swarnimoyee Dies in Kaziranga
A 50-year-old elephant named Swarnimoyee, who was used for safaris in Kaziranga National Park, suddenly collapsed and died.
She was one of the healthiest elephants used for safaris.
After the safari, she collapsed on the road and was given medicine, but she collapsed again and passed away.
Doctors think she might have had a lung infection, but they will know for sure after checking her body.
This is very sad because she was a strong and healthy elephant.
Swarnimoyee, a 50-year-old domestic elephant, collapsed and died after completing a safari in Kaziranga National Park.
She was considered one of the healthiest elephants used for safaris in the Bagori Range.
The elephant collapsed suddenly on NH-715 at Bagori with no visible symptoms of illness.
Veterinarians administered saline and medication, temporarily reviving her, but she collapsed again and died.
The suspected cause of death is pneumonia, but the final cause will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination.
- Who
- Swarnimoyee, a 50-year-old domestic elephant used for safaris in Kaziranga National Park
- What
- Collapsed and died after completing a safari
- When
- Thursday, December 12
- Where
- Bagori Range, Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India
- Why
- Suspected pneumonia leading to respiratory infection (pending post-mortem confirmation)
- Elephant's Name
- Swarnimoyee
- Age
- Around 50 years
- Location of Incident
- Bagori Range, Kaziranga National Park
- Cause of Death
- Suspected pneumonia (pending post-mortem confirmation)
- Time of Collapse
- After completing a safari on Thursday
- Rescue Attempts
- Administered saline and medication, temporarily revived