Elephant in Ang Rue Nai Sanctuary Succumbs to Severe Injuries

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An elderly wild elephant from the Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary in Chachoengsao, Thailand, has tragically died due to serious injuries and infections. The elephant, which was found unable to move with severe injuries, will have an autopsy to identify the exact cause of death.

 

The sanctuary’s rapid response team discovered the elephant, believed to be over 50 years old and weighing about 3.5 to 4 tonnes, stuck in a ditch in Ban Nayao, a neighbourhood of Sanam Chai Khet District, Chachoengsao Province. The animal was very weak and unable to stand.

 

Several organizations collaborated to help the elephant, including the Wildlife Rescue Centre 2, the head of the Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, the chief of the Chachoengsao Wildlife Research Station, local rescue teams, and volunteers from the community.

 

 

Initial examination revealed that the elephant was very thin and suffering from serious pressure sores on its left hip and ankle. It also had a detached rear footpad, most likely caused by an infection.

 

The elephant was given immediate medical attention by onsite vets, including wound dressings, antibiotics, painkillers, anti-inflammatories, plus IV fluids containing glucose and amino acids. They aimed to alleviate its suffering and keep track of its condition.

 

Regrettably, even with this intensive care, the elephant died at 3.30am. Officials from Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary are currently working with Sanam Chai Khet police to examine the site where the elephant was found and to arrange for the elephant's body to be transported for a comprehensive post-mortem exam, in order to determine the precise cause of death. After that, the elephant's body will be disposed of properly, following scientific guidelines.

 

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-- 2024-07-15

 

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[nobodysfriend]

Euthanasia will never be granted to a suffering animal that is beyond help ?

Why not , if there is no cure ?

Death is no problem ,that occurs naturally all the time , but the suffering before it should be limited for humanitarian reasons .

But they don't do that to an animal ... Sad .

 

[LennyW]

57 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

Euthanasia will never be granted to a suffering animal that is beyond help ?

Why not , if there is no cure ?

Death is no problem ,that occurs naturally all the time , but the suffering before it should be limited for humanitarian reasons .

But they don't do that to an animal ... Sad .

 

It is a Buddhist thing, extremely difficult here to get a vet to put down a sick or dying dog!

[digger70]

6 hours ago, LennyW said:

It is a Buddhist thing, extremely difficult here to get a vet to put down a sick or dying dog!

That just shows how stupid  Dangerous Religions are , Brainwashing  from day one what doesn't exist and making people do what they want them to do.