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Elephants are majestic, smart, and warm animals that people continue to take advantage of.

Such is the story of Mare Noi, an elephant that lived in chains for 41 long years.

Katherine responded: The biggest challenge was raising the necessary funds in a timely manner.

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At BLES, an old friend was waiting for Mare Noi.

Mare Nois introduction was particularly special because she had a long-lost friend, Pang Suai, waiting for her.

They had worked together in the past and hadnt seen each other for nearly twenty years.

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi has thrived and become quite sociable, making friends with many other elephants at the sanctuary.

Were proud of her progress and grateful to all who contributed to her rescue.

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains

Mare Noi, An Elephant That Endured Cruelty For 41 Years, Is Finally Free Of Her Chains