Ambani's Vantara takes in elephant facing euthanasia

An 18-month-old orphaned elephant calf named Maya has been airlifted to Anant Ambani's Vantara in Jamnagar for specialized treatment following recommendations for euthanasia. Found abandoned and severely dehydrated in Kerala in April 2025, Maya was discovered by the forest department who took responsibility for her care. She had been unable to stand since a fall in July 2026 caused multiple fractures, a chest infection, and bone thinning.

A Medical Board in Kerala recommended euthanasia on October 29, 2026, but a second opinion from Vantara's veterinary team suggested a possible parathyroid disorder that could be treated. After this assessment, Kerala officials decided on November 5 to transfer Maya to Vantara for intensive hospitalization and further medical intervention.

Accompanied by a veterinary officer and her familiar caregiver, Maya will receive comprehensive pain management, advanced diagnostics, and specialized medical care at Vantara. A Kerala Monitoring Committee will oversee her treatment and eventually facilitate her return to Abhayaranyam.