Raju the elephant's five year celebration of freedom is melting hearts, find out why

An elephant who was kept in captivity for almost 50 years before he was rescued, celebrated five years of freedom. Raju elephant spent 50 years of his life on streets of Uttar Presh, hoping that his cruel owner would let him free. 

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However, Raju was rescued by Wildlife SOS, an NGO that saves and rehabilitates animals in pain and distress. y found him in 2014.

In a statement about Raju, Wildlife SOS team said that because of years of ill-treatment, mental & physical abuse and inequate care he was miserable and traumatized. y furr ded that he was bound so tightly that he suffered many scars and still has chronic scrapes; evidence of repeated bullhook jabs.

He was rescued and moved to an Elephant Conservation and Care Center in Mathura, where he h an area to himself and got lots of affection, love and good food.
To celebrate Raju’s five years newfound freedom, Wildlife SOS team did something very orable and heart-warming. y prepared a cake out of pulses, fruits, and vegetables for Raju. 

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enthusiastic and considerate team at Wildlife SOS also me Raju a sugarcane structure in shape of a ‘5’. Excited and happy to see cake, Raju h every bit of cake with his trunk and stuffed it all within a matter of a few minutes.

CEO of Wildlife SOS said in a statement that watching Raju enjoy his retirement years in peace and joy fills ir hearts with warmth and happiness. He furr ded that it keeps team motivated to continue rescuing and taking care of elephants like Raju.

Take a look at orable video of Raju elephant having time of his life! 

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