Shaken, not stirred: Thai elephant Play Pepsi survives brutal training with no serious injuries

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A Thai elephant named Play Pepsi, which was recently subjected to brutal training methods is not seriously injured said examining veterinarians. The owner, who paid 1.5 million baht for the elephant, is willing to sell it to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation for a fair price.

 

The case came to light when the Watchdog Thailand Foundation released a disturbing video showing the brutal training of the elephant using sharp metal hooks in Ao Luek District, Krabi Province. The video shocked viewers who viewed the act as severe animal cruelty and called for legal action against the owner and the trainers.

 

Investigations revealed that during the incident, Play Pepsi had attacked a trainer while he was attempting to chain its front legs. Another trainer retaliated by stabbing the elephant’s trunk and hind legs with a sharp metal hook, causing it to let go. This incident occurred two days ago.

 

by Samantha Rose

Picture of Play Pepsi courtesy of Sanook.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-elephant-play-pepsi-victim-of-brutal-training-in-good-health-owner-open-to-sale

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-08-29

 

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[JoePai]

Should confiscate the elephant and lock the “trainer retaliated by stabbing the elephant’s trunk and hind legs with a sharp metal hook” up for a very long time

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Investigations revealed that during the incident, Play Pepsi had attacked a trainer while he was attempting to chain its front legs. Another trainer retaliated by stabbing the elephant’s trunk and hind legs with a sharp metal hook, causing it to let go. This incident occurred two days ago.

And he said he would sell it for a fair price.

How about jailing the bast#rd for animal cruelty and confiscating the elephant for free.

[Ratman]

Take the elephant from the man..give him no money.....put him in jail poke him with the metal hooks   

[nobodysfriend]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Another trainer retaliated by stabbing the elephant’s trunk and hind legs with a sharp metal hook, causing it to let go.

Humans ... sad ...