Year of arrival: 2025
Age at the time of arrival: approximately 52 years old
Sex: Male
Recognisable features: Large tusker with an abnormal gait, crippled left forelimb
Health condition when rescued: Severely malnourished, anaemic; ankylosis of the left elbow joint, osteoarthritis, abnormal limb posture, overgrown toenails, extremely thin foot pads, pododermatitis
Facility: Elephant Hospital Campus (EHC)
Favourite food: Bananas
Background: Vayu was used for logging in the dense forests of Northeast India for over two decades. However, a fall left his left forelimb fractured, which resulted in a permanently disrupted gait and rendered him unfit for this task. Minimal medical intervention led to Vayu’s malnourishment, and the frail elephant’s physical condition worsened. Wildlife SOS secured permission to bring him to the Elephant Hospital Campus for treatment and specialised care. | READ MORE ABOUT VAYU
