JAMNAGAR, India — Joymoti, a 53-year-old female elephant rescued from devastating floods in northeastern India, was airlifted to Vantara on Aug. 22 for specialized veterinary treatment.
Floodwaters in Nagaland swept Joymoti away during the second week of July. Local communities and government agencies rescued her from the rising waters.
Joymoti sustained multiple injuries, including wounds to her forehead, right ear, the area above her tail, left inner thigh and abdomen. She had a deep, maggot-infested wound around her external genital area. Her right eye is severely damaged, resulting in blindness and persistent tearing.
Joymoti also has longstanding lameness in her left hind leg from a fracture sustained during logging, affecting her ability to walk normally and access food and water.
After her rescue, Joymoti received initial first aid and veterinary care locally, including wound dressing, pain medication and supplements. The severity and multiple locations of her injuries, combined with her age and mobility challenges, made specialized hospital treatment necessary.
Vantara, a wildlife facility in Gujarat, provides advanced care for animals in need. Upon arrival, Joymoti will undergo comprehensive veterinary assessment and specialized treatment for her injuries and eye condition, along with nutritional and supportive care.
