Year of arrival: 2010
Age at the time of arrival: 45 years old
Sex: Male
Recognisable features: Tuskless (makhna) and no tushes visible; small ears
Health condition when rescued: Completely blind in the right eye, limited vision in his left eye; wounds, bruises and chronic abscesses on body
Facility: Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC)
Favourite food: Muskmelons and jackfruit
Favourite activities: Basking under the sun, lying on his mud bed
Background: Bhola was being transported illegally between states when he was struck down by a truck on a highway that left him unconscious. When our team first saw Bhola, he looked like a broken elephant, gravely injured with bruises covering his body. To save his life, he needed immediate medical attention by expert veterinarians, which led to his transportation to the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre. Today, Bhola can be seen walking across his spacious enclosure at centre. His survival is nothing short of a miracle. | READ MORE ABOUT BHOLA
