Rescuers save disabled elephant swept away by flash flood
CHIANG MAI — 19 September, Rescuers have successfully brought a disabled elephant ashore after it was swept away by raging floodwaters in Mae Win, Mae Wang district, following heavy rain in Chiang Mai. The “Rom Daen Chang” Facebook page provided an update on efforts to rescue the elephant after it was carried away by flash […] The post Rescuers save disabled elephant swept away by flash flood…
Chiang Mai — On September 19, rescuers managed to bring a disabled elephant named Pang Aem ashore after it was carried away by flash floods in the Mae Win area of Mae Wang district. The elephant, which has a disability affecting one of its front legs, was swept downstream by strong currents and high water levels following heavy rain in Chiang Mai.
The Mae Win area saw significant flooding due to the intense rainfall. Rescuers were able to locate the distressed animal and bring it to safety on the riverbank. Pang Aem is now being allowed to rest while her condition is closely monitored and a health check is conducted to assess any potential injuries sustained during the ordeal. The rescue team and elephant enthusiasts alike are hopeful for the elephant's full recovery.
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