Rescuers save elephants in Thailand
In a thrilling rescue operation, compassionate samaritans managed to save over a hundred elephants in Thailand from the floods by Friday. The leader of an elephant sanctuary situated in the country's northern region shared a video showing elephants struggling through waist-high water, displaying signs of distress. "The floods are more severe than before. The entire region is submerged, we're clueless about our next steps," penned Saengduean Chailert.
She implored the authorities to dispatch "immediate aid." As per animal welfare group Save the Elephants, approximately 5000 more creatures inhabit the inundated preserve, such as dogs, cats, cows, and pigs. Out of the total 126 elephants, 117 have been successfully rescued, with around 100 individuals joining the relief efforts.
Heavy downpours triggered the Ping River in the country's north to burst its banks. In early September, Typhoon Yai further exacerbated the flooding situation. This district suffered the worst flooding in over eight decades.
As per Thai Elephant Alliance, roughly 3800 elephants are held captive within Thailand. A Thai environmental organization estimates that there are around 4000 elephants thriving in their natural habitat.
The floods in Thailand have affected not only the elephants but also other animals in the preserve, as stated by Save the Elephants. The heavy rains and Typhoon Yai have caused the Ping River to burst its banks, leading to severe flooding in the northern region.
