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.
