How a pop icon joined a five-year mission to rescue an elephant
In short: Witness the extraordinary journey of Kaavan, an 8,700-pound elephant, from a restrictive zoo in Pakistan to a sanctuary in Cambodia. This video explores the global campaign led by Cher to end his isolation and the complex legal and diplomatic struggle to secure his freedom.
The documentary chronicles a five-year effort to rescue Kaavan, an elephant born in Sri Lanka in 1985. After his companion, Saheli, died in 2012, Kaavan was left alone in the Islamabad Zoo, suffering from obesity and psychological despair manifested through repetitive rocking. His frustration even led to the deaths of two keepers.
The rescue mission involved a massive collaborative effort, including a first-of-its-kind legal ruling in Pakistan and negotiations involving three different governments. The movement gained momentum after veterinarian Samar Khan launched a social media campaign that gathered over 400,000 signatures, eventually drawing in Cher, who used her platform to help facilitate the move to a Cambodian wildlife sanctuary.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: For Your Consideration - Cher & the Loneliest Elephant 🐘 Smithsonian Channel
- Also: How Cher Helped Rescue the World's Loneliest Elephant
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