COLOMBO : Twice a day carers in Sri Lanka lead Sak Surin, an elephant donated by Thailand more than 20 years ago, into a custom-made crate, where he stands patiently, training for a special six-hour flight to carry him home and recover his health. The 29-year-old weighs 4,000 kg (8,800 lbs) and stands nin
COLOMBO : Twice a day carers in Sri Lanka lead Sak Surin, an elephant donated by Thailand more than 20 years ago, into a custom-made crate, where he stands patiently, training for a special six-hour flight to carry him home and recover his health.
"This is possibly the first time in history we are attempting to fly an elephant this large to a new destination,""But he is very gentle and obedient, which has made it easier to try and get him used to the process." "It is hard for him to stand for a long time in the crate, so we take him for a walk around the compound first and then feed him branches of coconut and jackfruit while he waits inside," Perera added.
Perera, who oversees his care, along with a mahout and other staff, said he would probably need hydrotherapy facilities that Sri Lanka lacks to restore full movement.
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