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Northern Thailand welcomes famed elephant ‘Indy Jumbo’ (video)

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS World

An elephant known as Indy Jumbo has found a new lease on life after a viral video catapulted her to fame.

The elephant, affectionately dubbed Indy Jumbo by Thai netizens, shot to stardom after a video of her leisurely beach escapade took social media by storm. The charming clip showcased her unwavering love for nature as she gazed at the sea and sky, much to the amusement of viewers worldwide.

Despite her mahout’s pleas, Indy Jumbo, also fondly referred to as Dummy, adamantly refused to budge from her sandy sanctuary, earning her the endearing title of the nagging elephant due to her melodious, high-pitched sounds.

Amid concerns for her well-being, a heartening rescue mission was spearheaded by Phra Kru Sangkarak Virawat of Jedi Luang temple in Chiang Mai province, culminating in the purchase of Dummy for 2.1 million baht. Notably, Kanchana…

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