Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest

“It’s time for Grandma to be cared for well and allowed to rest,” the rescue shared on Facebook i January and added: “We’re on a rescue mission to protect Somboon and transport her to her final true home.”

And so, in January, the organization succeeded in rescuing the neglected elephant, who is now 87 years old.

She had worked tirelessly her entire life – but now, she would find rest, free from her shackles. Somboon was transported to the Elephant Nature Park sanctuary, but her condition was far from okay. The elephant was emaciated, missing a tooth, had hazy eyes and she was severely dehydrated. Her skin didn’t look good either – but the most important thing was that she was now safe.

“Upon arrival, many new elephants, still plagued by paranoia and lack of trust, take weeks before they will lie down,” the rescue wrote.Continue reading…