Rescued Elephants FahMui and Kanjana develop a deep bond at Elephant Nature Park
Beautiful story from our Founder – Saengduean Lek Chailert:
In July of this year we rescued FahMui from southern Thailand, and a week later we rescued Kanjana who came from Pai. They were introduced on arrival, and an unexpected deep bond readily formed between them, so much so that they sheltered together right from the start. It seems likely that Fahmui became the mother who Kanjana never had.
Kanjana was found trapped in a pit during the fire season. She was just a baby and had fallen into it, breaking her ankle and her legs were badly burned from coals that had collected in the hole. Locals heard her cries and pulled her out. Her family was never found and she eventually became a logging elephant in the Pai area, until the days of trekking began. Her early injuries did not make her a good candidate for either logging or service riding, and we took her away from all of that.
Today she has her favorite companion and no onerous work to comply. They are never apart, whether walking, eating, swimming or sleeping, their life is together. When Kanjana wanders too far, FahMui will call for her. We are so happy to see them together, and know how well they meet each others needs.
Thanks to Janice Jensen, Lisa Wojciechowski and Julie Case who donated for the rescue of Kanjana, giving her a better life with us.
These 2 elephants are a wonderful example of how respect and freedom can heal a life of harm. Also thanks to Susan Rosenberg and Noah Horton, together with supporters of the Greater Good who contributed the funds for the rescue of FahMui. With your help, others can now see these two elephants living happy and free.
