Kochi, Nov. 6 -- In a coordinated effort to facilitate specialised medical care, Maya, an ailing elephant calf from Kodanad Abhayaranyam, was airlifted to Vantara, Jamnagar, on a chartered flight on Friday through Cochin International Airport (CIAL).

According to an official release, Maya, who is suffering from a genetic medical condition, had earlier been recommended for euthanasia. Subsequently, she was handed over to Vantara Animal Rescue Centre at its request for further medical evaluation and specialised treatment. The air transfer to Jamnagar was sponsored by Vantara as part of the initiative to provide the calf with specialised medical care.

CIAL made comprehensive arrangements at its Domestic Cargo Terminal to facilitate the sea...