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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRaju the weeping elephant officially declared FREE!
Earlier this year, the story of an elephant named Raju touched the hearts of many people around the world. After 50 years of suffering and exploitation at the hands of his owner in India, Raju shed tears as volunteers from the group Wildlife SOS freed him from painful shackles.
But that was only the beginning of Rajus bid for freedom. Not long after Wildlife SOS intervened and relocated him to a sanctuary, the man who kept the elephant chained, launched a legal battle claiming that Raju was his rightful property.
A legal team from Wildlife SOS fought tooth and nail to ensure Rajus freedom, bolstered by a petition on Change.org which garnered a whopping 467,000 signatures from supporters around the globe. And on Tuesday, Indias Allahabad High Court ruled in Rajus favor officially declaring him free to live out his days in peace on the grounds of the sanctuary among elephants just like himself.
We are all very excited and happy, Suvidha Bhatnagar of Wildlife SOS told The Dodo by phone. Its the greatest news.
But that was only the beginning of Rajus bid for freedom. Not long after Wildlife SOS intervened and relocated him to a sanctuary, the man who kept the elephant chained, launched a legal battle claiming that Raju was his rightful property.
A legal team from Wildlife SOS fought tooth and nail to ensure Rajus freedom, bolstered by a petition on Change.org which garnered a whopping 467,000 signatures from supporters around the globe. And on Tuesday, Indias Allahabad High Court ruled in Rajus favor officially declaring him free to live out his days in peace on the grounds of the sanctuary among elephants just like himself.
We are all very excited and happy, Suvidha Bhatnagar of Wildlife SOS told The Dodo by phone. Its the greatest news.
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Raju the weeping elephant officially declared FREE! (Original Post)
Triana
Dec 2014
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Beringia
(4,316 posts)2. that is wonderful
Brigid
(17,621 posts)3. How long ago was that picture taken?
I certainly hope poor Raju looks better than that by now.
Recursion
(56,582 posts)15. Here's a more recent pic
Brigid
(17,621 posts)16. He certainly looks happy.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)4. Huzzah!
Omaha Steve
(99,669 posts)5. Please post in LBN
K&R!
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)6. kick. glad u started this thread
Historic NY
(37,451 posts)7. Live long Raju...live long.
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)8. oh my god. I am so happy. There is good in this world.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)10. May this magnificent animal live a long, happy and healthy life -
In freedom. I share his tears of joy.
Recursion
(56,582 posts)12. Great news (nt)
SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)13. YaY!
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)14. Poor thing.