Raju, an Asian elephant, is celebrating the first anniversary of being freed from suffering as a chained and abused animal in the streets of India for about 50 years, Global News Wire reported.
U.K.-based animal charity Wildlife SOS rescued the elephant last year; Raju was seen weeping while the rescuers removed the chain from his feet, The Dodo reported.
This year, Raju is celebrating his first year of freedom and healing where he received a cake made of his favorite food while he was splashing in his pool.
"Raju's story has a happy ending, however there are still thousands of Asian elephants chained, abused and in need of rescue," Sharp said. "We want his story to inspire and compel supporters to get involved and help save these amazing and endangered creatures."
Abused elephants like Mohan are still kept in chains and still need to be rescued.
