Tezzbuzz Desk- Joymoti, a 53-year-old elephant who was seriously injured during the severe floods in Nagaland, has been brought to Vantara in Jamnagar, Gujarat for better treatment. Local people and government agencies rescued him safely after he was swept away by the strong currents of the flood. In the accident, Joymoti suffered serious injuries to several parts of her body, requiring specialist veterinary treatment.
During the flood, Joymoti suffered deep wounds on her forehead, right ear, top of the tail, left thigh and stomach. Apart from this, serious injuries have also been reported around her external genital area. His right eye was also badly affected, due to which he had lost his vision and was constantly watering. Joymoti was first given first aid at the local level. His wounds were dressed and given necessary treatments to reduce pain along with multivitamin and mineral supplements. However, given his age, the severity of his injuries and pre-existing mobility issues, specialist care was required.
Joymoti also has a problem of limping in her left hind leg for a long time. It is reported that this problem was caused due to fracture injury sustained while cutting wood. Due to this, he finds it difficult to walk, access food and water. In such a situation, a long road journey could cause more physical problems for him. For this reason, a decision was taken to airlift Joymoti to Vantara in Jamnagar. His health condition was assessed before the journey and special precautions were taken from boarding to in-flight monitoring. The purpose of the entire procedure was to reduce his stress and physical discomfort.
This is said to be the first attempt of its kind in India to airlift an elephant for intensive medical treatment. The entire process required special coordination between veterinarians and the logistics team. Joymoti was airlifted to a specialist elephant hospital in a short time, saving her from the physical stress of the long road journey. Now Joymothy will be given a comprehensive medical checkup at Vantara. The doctor will decide further treatment based on his wounds, eye condition, old leg injury and nutritional needs. Arrangements for medicines, proper nutrition and constant monitoring will be made for his recovery.
Amidst this matter, the need for better medical facilities for wildlife at the local level has also come to light. Vantara has proposed to set up three wildlife medical centers in Assam, which will also include a dedicated facility for elephants. The aim of these centers is to provide specialist treatment to injured wildlife close to their natural habitat.
Bringing Joymothy to Vantara is not her permanent transfer. After the treatment is completed and declared medically healthy, it will be returned to its natural habitat. At present, his health improvement and safe recovery is the biggest priority.