Ginger
Year of arrival: 2021
Age at the time of arrival: Approximately 60 years old
Sex: Female
Recognisable features: Blind in both eyes
Health condition when rescued: Visually impaired, malnourished, sloughed foot pads, degenerative joint disease and severe arthritis
Facility: Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC)
Favourite food: Papayas
Favourite activities: Taking dust mud baths and basking in the sun
Background: Ginger spent six decades of her life as a ‘begging’ elephant. It is suspected that she lost her vision due to neglect and malnutrition. Ginger was forced to walk amidst noisy processions, which caused immense stress to her sensory organs. While her face and trunk would be covered in bright chalk paint, it would hide the wounds she sustained by ankush (bullhook) prods. Ginger was finally rescued from this brutal life by Wildlife SOS, and is now receiving the care and medical treatment she needs at the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital Campus. | READ MORE ABOUT GINGER
GINGER’S STORY
Ginger was a victim of numerous atrocities for all sixty years of her life. Her skin was painted with bright chalk before she was dragged along the streets to beg. Without any rest or nourishment, Ginger became severely underweight. Neglect to her health and malnutrition made Ginger lose her eyesight. She was visibly dehydrated and was found with an extremely dry skin that was harsh to touch.
Ginger was rushed to the Elephant Hospital so she could receive the much required medical treatment. She is now under the care of our veterinarians who focus on healing Ginger from her painful abscesses, bullhook injuries. Regular foot baths, laser therapy, and specialised geriatric care have been put in place for Ginger. The pachyderm is finally surrounded by a lush environment and caregivers that provide her love and care.