A Mumbai family rushed to the city after hearing about the critical condition of the female elephant Chanchal, who was abandoned by her handlers at an isolated spot on Ravet-Kiwale road in Nigadi when it became unwell.

Pavan Pandye and four members of his family, including Sarish Pandye, who is an animal handler, were shocked at the mahout’s apathy for the animal after it become critically ill and decided to dash to the city to help with the rescue operation.