Life in captivity is the worst form of living. Sadly, many animals experience this fate because of humans’ cruelty. Among them is an elephant named Grandma Somboon that spent over 80 years in captivity.
This poor animal was taken from the wild as a calf and spent her life carrying tourists and performing in shows.
Eventually, Somboon caught the attention of Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, an organization fighting for the elephants held in captivity.
“It’s time for Grandma to be cared for well and allowed to rest,” the rescue shared on Facebook last year and added: “We’re on a rescue mission to protect Somboon and transport her to her final true home.”
It didn’t take long before they succeeded in their mission to finally give the beautiful animal the life she has always deserved.
Free from the shackles, Somboon was transported to the Elephant Nature Park sanctuary.
However, it didn’t mean her ordeal was over.
Sadly, the years of hard labor and neglect took their toll on her health and her body.
Emaciated, with a missing tooth, severely dehydrated, and with blurry eyes, she still had a long way to go until full recovery.
“Upon arrival, many new elephants, still plagued by paranoia and lack of trust, take weeks before they will lie down,” the rescue wrote.
“However, Grandma Somboon defied the norm. Exhausted from her journey and a lifetime of hardship, she promptly sought the sand pile prepared for her, sleeping soundly amidst the bustling activities around her.”
Being exhausted from the hard life she has led for over 80 years, the first thing Somboon did after being taken to her new sanctuary was lay down and take some rest.
For the first time in 8 decades, she could sleep without chains on her ancles.
Her rescuers were scared that she wouldn’t be able to adjust, but she did.
Somboon surprises everyone with the progress she makes every single day.
For this poor elephant, life finally felt good again.
We are so glad there are rescue groups who give neglected and abused animals a new lease on life.
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