Karachi: The sick elephant was lying in the pond for several hours, it was pulled out by a crane

Karachi: The zoo’s 17-year-old Alil Hathani Nurjahan got down to play in her jungle pond but could not get out and remained there for several hours before being pulled out with the help of a crane.

According to the details, the zoo’s sick elephant Nurjahan has been suffering from the worst physical problems for the past 3 months, her muscles have shrunk and her back is completely bent.

Veterinarians from an international animal organization have treated the elephant and directed it to be kept in intensive care.

On Thursday morning, the elephant landed in the pond it had made in the forest but was not taken out and remained there for several hours. In this regard, there were various speculations on social media, after which Administrator Karachi Saifur Rahman visited the zoo.

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Talking to the media, he said that Noor Jahan’s health is already improving, mud mounds and ponds have been built for elephants to walk on the instructions of international vet doctors.

Yesterday, Noorjahan played in the pond for several hours when it was too late and she did not come out, there was concern, Fourpaz and other medical experts were contacted and they said that the elephant should be exercised in the water as it will improve its movement.

The administrator said that it was a good sign that the elephant went to the pond on its own, after several hours it could not get out due to its weakness and 2 tons of weight, so it was pulled out by a crane as per the instructions of Fourpaz. Medicines, food and drops were given.

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Medical experts said that the main reason for not getting up from the pool is weakness and swelling in the legs. The experts said that the elephant should be kept lying down on a mound of mud so that the elephant can rest, the movement of its ears and legs is positive. Symptomatic, he is under intensive care around the clock, following the instructions of international vet doctors, the elephant is kept in the shade of a tent, physiotherapy is being done with medication, the elephant is back up in 24 hours. Will be able to stand.

Kunwar Ayub, director of Karachi Zoo, denied the reports of Noor Jahan’s critical condition and said that the elephant had not fallen but had gone to the pond by itself, it had not rested or sat down since January. is being done

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The director of the zoo added that we were instructed by international vets that the place where the elephant is kept should have more physical activity so that the swelling in its feet goes away, to get back to its normal routine. It will take time.

He said that the crane is still there, the elephant may be shifted elsewhere, we are in constant contact with the team of Four Paws NGO through video link. Noor Jahan has received 16 drips from night to 6 am, she will come out of this trauma this evening, Fourpaz and local medical teams are making efforts for her recovery.

It should be noted that a 6-member team of doctors from the international organization Four Paws had reached Karachi Zoo for the examination and treatment of the sick elephant Noor Jahan. Noorjahan is suffering from severe pain and agony due to swelling in the lower part of the abdomen for the last three months, for which the treatment is ongoing.