A male elephant was discovered while searching for a previously treated injured elephant. It showed significant swelling on the left forelimb and a healed spear injury on the right hip, resulting in severe limping.

The elephant was immobilized using a 16mg Etorphine Hydrochloride dart from a vehicle equipped with the Dan Inject system.

After 10 minutes, it went recumbent, landing on its left side, necessitating flipping for a thorough examination and treatment.

A stick was placed across the nostril entrances to maintain patent airways, and water was applied to keep body temperatures low. Ears were used as a blindfold.

Physical examination revealed significant swelling on the left forelimb without visible injury. The wound on the hip, likely from a spear, had healed over time. Suspected trauma caused the swelling.

The elephant received 100 ml Betamox LA injections and 100 ml Flunixinine meglumine at different intramuscular sites. The procedure concluded within approximately 20 minutes.

Anesthesia reversal employed 48mg Diprenorphine Hydrochloride, enabling the elephant to rise and walk away from the site within 4 minutes.

Following treatment, monitoring the elephant’s condition is essential to ensure its ongoing health and well-being.