Injured wild elephant found in Udon Thani

UDON THANI, 27th May 2018 (NNT) - Park rangers and veterinarians have found an injured one-tusked elephant spotted at Phuwua Wildlife Sanctuary in Udon Thani province.

The elephant was found to be suffering from serious hind leg injuries. Observation cameras show the creature has been walking on its front legs and has had difficulty foraging for food. The veterinary team has given the jumbo tranquilizers followed by an intravenous drip, and pain and infection relief medications. The treatment took about an hour.

The veterinary team says the wounds on the elephant's tail and right knee are the most worrying, adding the wounded tail could affect its pelvis. The medications given to the seven-ton jumbo will take effect for as long as two weeks. Phuwua Wildlife Sancturay officials will observe its recovery process following the treatment procedure.


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