Elephant rescued from traffickers

AGRA: In a six-day rescue operation carried out by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with UP forest department and police personnel, a 44-year-old elephant was rescued from a group of wildlife traffickers.

The elephant had spent nearly four decades in illegal custody and was found to be suffering from chronic medical problems like progressive blindness, arthritis, degenerative joint disorder and foot issues — all pointing to severe neglect, lack of medical care and improper diet, according Wildlife SOS officials.

After several days of investigation, the chief wildlife warden, UP forest department, shifted the pachyderm to Wildlife SOS Elephant Care and Conservation Centre (ECCC) in Mathura where it will be under lifetime care and treatment.

"The forest officers were keeping tabs on movement of this elephant, called Priyanka, for nearly a year to gather evidence," said a member of the Wildlife SOS team.

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