Indian Elephant Chained Over 50 Years Is Finally Freed

Gajraj at Aundh prior to his rescue

Life was not happy for this beautiful creature

The aged tusker has a serious toenail abscess in his right front foot & left hind foot which requires immediate medical attention

The mob gathered around the Wildlife SOS Elephant Ambulance in Aundh

Gajraj entering the Wildlife SOS Elephant Ambulance

Wildlife SOS staff eagerly await Gajraj’s arrival

70 year old tusker Gajraj taking with first steps of freedom at the Wildlife SOS ECCC, Mathura

Gajraj takes his first dust bath in his new home

Gajraj’s Rescue Journey