From despair to hope, Anant Ambani’s Vantara rescues and revives Elephant Pratima and her calf

Anant Ambani’s Vantara has a singular mission – extend compassionate care and cutting-edge medical support to animals in distress. And that’s exactly what they did in Assam recently. In a daring rescue operation, Anant Ambani’s organization mobilized a convoy consisting of six vehicles, including ambulances, feed vehicles, and a dedicated team of 22 staff members, to liberate Elephant Pratima and her calf from Tripura.

Vantara provides medical assistance to Pratima

The dedicated medical team embarked on a remarkable journey covering 3500 kilometres from Jamnagar to Tripura in just 24 hours to provide essential care for Pratima. Their relocation was preceded by extensive treatment by Vantara’s specialists, ensuring the mother and calf’s well-being every step of the way. A veterinary surgeon from the trust – who examined them in Tripura, found several wounds and lacerations on Pratima, as well as severe stiffness in the limbs, and blindness in one eye. Pratima was emaciated while her calf was also suffering from a lack of nutrition.

Despite the ongoing treatment provided by local veterinarians – including systemic antibiotics, painkillers, vitamin supplements, and regular dressing, Dr Ghatare underscored a chilling truth: Pratima and Maniklal’s survival hung by a thread. Urgent intensive care and adequate nutrition were not just optional enhancements, but essential lifelines crucial to their very existence.

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Supported by compelling evidence, including before-and-after images, videos, veterinary records, and governmental endorsements, Pratima and her calf’s success story underscores Vantara’s commitment to excellence in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Vantara’s robust infrastructure stands ready to accommodate and provide continuous care for up to 500 elephants, ensuring that no animal in need is ever turned away.

Under the care of Vantara’s dedicated team, led by two veterinarians including Dr Jahan from Gauhati, Pratima and her calf are now on the road to recovery.

About Vantara

Meaning ‘Star of The Forest,’ Vantara is a visionary wildlife preservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani and backed by the formidable support of Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation. It is situated within the expansive Jamnagar Refinery Complex and serves as a sanctuary for animals enduring abuse, injury, or facing extinction. With a holistic approach to rehabilitation, it provides a natural and nurturing environment for its residents, fostering their physical and emotional well-being. Vantara is poised to spearhead global efforts in wildlife rehabilitation.

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