The sad, sad story of Raja the elephant....

[Happyflowerlady]

And how he was finally rescued !

This story will touch your heart. No animal should have to endure this kind of life !
This is the story of an Indian elephant, captured and taken away from his mother when he was a tiny baby.
He was then chained and beaten until his spirit was totally broken, and he was obedient to his captors. After that, he was used for work, or any other purpose they needed his strength and abilities.


He was sold over and over through the years, often being starved and abused; and when he was found, he was being used as a begging elephant for tourists visiting India. He ate about anything th tourists fed him, including plastic and paper.
The chains on his legs had spikes, which cut into him as he walked, making painful sores so it hurt him every time he tried to take a step.


When the rescuers came to free him, and the chains started coming off of his legs; Raja understood that he was finally being rescued, and huge tears of joy and gratitude rolled down his leathery cheeks....


http://youtu.be/6_sszsBdpso

 

[Bee]

What a sad story HFL, I am so pleased Raja was rescued and will have a better life.

Next to birds, elephants are my favourite animal.

 

[Meanderer]

What a great rescue story! The rescued come in all sizes don't they...but there are no small rescues! Thanks for sharing that HFL!

 

[Ina]

Slavery, in any form is the shame of mankind. :crying:

 

[SeaBreeze]

Hard not to cry when hearing about these innocent animals who are taken from their mothers and abused like that, they are so helpless and undeserving. I wish the owners who mistreated and tortured this sweet elephant would have the same exact thing done to them. I have no sympathy for the monsters who abuse any animals. The folks who rescued him are truly angels, I'm glad there are a few kind people left in this world.

 

[Michael.]

A very sad story.

I hope the elephant will will live to enjoy some peace and freedom in its new home.