A 53-year-old elephant rescued from devastating northeastern floods is being airlifted to Vantara, Jamnagar. Joymoti suffered severe trauma, deep infections, and impaired vision after being swept away by torrential waters across Nagaland and Assam . She will receive specialised veterinary treatment at Anant Ambani’s animal welfare and conservation organisation.
What happened after she was rescued?
When the local authorities rescued her, she received first aid and primary veterinary care, which included “wound dressing, pain medication, multivitamin and mineral supplements and supportive treatment. However, she is in need of specialised treatment due to the severity of her injuries, existing mobility challenges, and advanced age.
It further added, “Joymoti’s transfer is being planned and carried out with careful attention to her health, comfort and safety at every stage, from her veterinary assessment and preparation before travel to loading, monitoring during the flight and her arrival at the hospital.”
Will the elephant stay in Vantara?
Joymoti will be treated at a specialised elephant hospital while at Vantara. No, it is not a permanent relocation but an urgent medical transfer. The statement noted, “the proposed centres would include species-specific facilities and veterinary support, enabling animals in need to receive timely and appropriate treatment closer to where emergencies occur. The centres would be operated completely independently by the Assam Forest Department.”
She will receive “specialised treatment for her injuries and eye condition, along with nutritional and supportive care as required”. It has been taken “solely to provide the specialised lifesaving treatment she currently requires” Vantara has proposed establishing three wildlife veterinary care centres in Assam, one of which will be dedicated to elephants.
