Cher greets 'world's loneliest elephant' in Cambodia
Source: The Guardian
US star joined campaign for Kaavan to be moved from Islamabad zoo accused of substandard care
An elephant described as the “world’s loneliest” has landed in Cambodia after a seven-hour flight from Pakistan, receiving a warm welcome from Cher, who will accompany him to a sanctuary housing potential mates.
The case of Kaavan – an overweight, 36-year-old bull elephant – prompted global uproar from animal rights groups, who petitioned for him to be moved from an Islamabad zoo accused of substandard care and conditions.
His cause was boosted by a social media campaign from Cher, who travelled to Pakistan to see him off.
Wearing a black face mask, the singer was on hand at Siem Reap airport and waved excitedly at the plane after it landed at about 2.30pm (0730 GMT) on Monday.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/30/cher-greets-worlds-loneliest-elephant-in-cambodia
VIDEO of Cher singing to Kaavan here: https://www.cnn.com/videos/travel/2020/11/29/cher-elephant-rescue-kaavan-pakistan-travel-orig-ch.cnn
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Kaavan arriving @ his new home! Please keep us posted.....
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