Updated On: 20 May, 2024 02:33 PM IST | Agra | IANS
Having endured over five decades of cruelty and torment while being forced to navigate the harsh realities of life as a street beggar in Uttar Pradesh, Phoolkali`s journey was fraught with suffering and abuse before she was rescued

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Rescued from the grips of a harrowing existence spent begging on the unforgiving streets, Phoolkali – a resilient female elephant - found freedom in 2012.
The conservation NGO Wildlife SOS swooped in as her saviour, whisking her away to the safety of the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC) in Mathura, where she has now revelled in 12 years of newfound freedom.