Year of rescue: 2025

Age at the time of rescue: Approximately 58 years old

Sex: Male

Personality traits: Calm

Location: Uttar Pradesh

Recognisable features: Completely blind in both eyes, scarring along the spine likely from prolonged saddle use

Present health condition: Severely debilitated with multiple joint issues, chronic wounds and foot abscesses; currently undergoing intensive medical care

Facility: Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital Campus

Favourite Food: Sugarcane, Apples

Special needs: Requires continuous medical attention for joint pain, chronic wounds, and vision impairment

Background History

Manu spent his life as a blind ‘begging’ elephant, forced to walk long distances and perform in ceremonies. Years of neglect left him visually impaired, malnourished, and with severe joint damage and infections. His health suddenly failed, causing him to collapse and remain lying on the ground for over 36 hours. Wildlife SOS stepped in with urgent on-site treatment, using crane support and slings to help him stand again.

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