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Mae Kham Puan arrives at around 5 p.m. from a trekking
camp not far from Elephant Nature Park. She is 90% blind as a result of
human inflicted injuries. Most likely the weapon used was the dreaded
slingshot . She spent most of her life as an illegal logging elephant
but when her lack of sight affected her job performance she was moved to
a trekking camp. Here the owner thought it would be no problem to work
her- BUT- he wasn't taking into consideration the more observant
tourists who immediately noticed Mae Kham Puan's milky sightless eyes
and her lack of confidence, walking slowly using her trunk to feel her
way along. The mahout walked along side of her and pulled her ear to get
her moving. Trekkers felt bad about riding this elephant and complained
so the owner decided to sell. Thankfully Elephant Nature Park serial
guardian angel Bert Von Roemer happily donated the funds to rescue Mae
Kham Puan. We hope that she will soon find friendship and enjoy her new
found freedom.
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