Joymoti Arrives At Vantara For Urgent Medical Care Following Flood Rescue
After surviving the devastating floods in Nagaland and sustaining multiple serious injuries, 53-year-old elephant Joymoti has now reached Vantara in Jamnagar. She is currently under specialised veterinary care and receiving treatment for the injuries and health complications she sustained. Joymoti was swept away by floodwaters in Nagaland during the second week of July. She was subsequently…
In the aftermath of severe flooding in Nagaland, a 53-year-old elephant named Joymoti has arrived at Vantara in Jamnagar for urgent medical care. She arrived via a carefully planned medical airlift, a first-of-its-kind effort in India, to receive specialized treatment for her multiple injuries and health complications. The journey was carefully managed to minimize stress and physical strain, ensuring her comfort throughout the transfer.
Joymoti was rescued from floodwaters in the second week of July and sustained numerous injuries, including wounds to her forehead, right ear, above her tail, left inner thigh, abdomen, and a deep, maggot-infested wound near her external genital area. She also experienced severe damage to her right eye, resulting in blindness, and persistent tearing. Additionally, Joymoti suffers from longstanding lameness in her left hind leg, a result of a past logging accident.
Despite receiving immediate first aid and primary veterinary care post-rescue, including wound dressing, pain management, and supplementation, Joymoti's condition now requires specialized veterinary intervention due to the severity and number of her injuries, her age, and existing mobility limitations. At Vantara, a comprehensive examination will be conducted to determine the best course of treatment.
Her care will encompass specialized wound and eye management, along with tailored nutritional, medical, and supportive care to aid her recovery.
This medical airlift is a pioneering initiative in India, requiring close coordination between veterinary, animal-care, and logistics teams. During her journey, Joymoti's welfare was the top priority, with her health assessed before, during, and after the flight. The transfer aimed to minimize her stress, discomfort, and physical exertion, as prolonged ground travel could further harm her.
Joymoti's arrival at Vantara also highlights the urgent need for specialized wildlife healthcare facilities closer to wildlife habitats. In response, Vantara has proposed three wildlife veterinary care centers in Assam, including one dedicated to elephants. These facilities will provide species-specific infrastructure and veterinary support, enabling urgent interventions closer to emergencies.
Once Joymoti has recovered and is medically fit to return, she will be relocated back to her natural habitat, with the priority being to provide her with the necessary treatment, nutrition, and support for a full recovery.
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