“A Fallen Giant: The Tragic End of a Working Elephant in Maradu”
A heart-wrenching scene from a timber depot in Maradu, Kochi, where an elephant lies lifeless, having collapsed while being forced to lift heavy logs.
This image stands as a painful reminder of the days when these majestic creatures were used for labor-intensive work, often beyond their physical limits. Fortunately, such practices are now banned, and elephants are no longer permitted to be used for such tasks.
However, while they are no longer forced into timber work, elephants continue to be paraded in festivals, enduring stress, captivity, and unnatural conditions. This picture urges us to reflect on our relationship with these gentle giants—are we truly respecting them, or simply shifting their burdens from one form to another?
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