The seven girls arrived home safely. I would like to share the story of our journey with all of you. The journey was not a smooth one at first. Within the first ten minutes of travel, three young elephants panicked and began to shake the truck. They damaged all the wooden rail support frames which normally comfort an elephant in transport. We cannot safely transport if they do not cooperate. It is dangerous on the road, which often winds, if the elephant can shift her weight into a curve. We built new frames for them, and we asked their prior mahouts to come with us. The owner of the camp allowed four mahouts to accompany our journey. The elephants became more relaxed, although some continued their dislike throughout the journey. Even while unloading, some of them reacted and wanted to run. We let their former mahouts help us to bring them to their chain free shelters.
Some of them, after unloading, ate non-stop; some lay down to sleep, while others, excited to be chain-free, walked all around, remembering every scent new to them.
Seven of them will stay in a settlement quarantine for awhile, to adjust to a new life. During this time, the new mahout will work with them right away. We will try to introduce them to bond with various groups of our herd. Three or 4 of them can stay together peacefully right away. The old girl has been matched with JanPaeng, who lost her best friend Saza some months ago. For the 2 remaining, we hope to find a deep and meaningful relationship within some members of our family here. It depends for them. The vet has begun the care program for health care, including blood analysis and deworming.
On behalf of these seven beautiful Majestix, we would like to Thank all who contributed toward their freedom ! Thank you Trunks Up campaign.
