Elephant Who Was Used Illegally for Ceremonies Is Finally Free After 40 Years

44-year-old elephant was rescued from a group of illegal wildlife traffickers who were trying to smuggle Priyanka through Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. The gentle giant was sadly being used illegally for processions and wedding ceremonies. Wildlife SOS India planned her rescue over the course of months, and the chance to save her finally presented itself last week. Now, Priyanka is safely at Wildlife SOS’s Elephant Care and Conservation Center (ECCC) in Mathura.