58-year-old overworked elephant fights for life

Indian pedestrians look on at Bijlee, an elephant aged 58 and weighing five tonnes, lying inside the temporary shelter in Mumbai. Bijlee an overworked and overweight Indian elephant is fighting for her life after collapsing in the street last week, sparking anguish among animal activists and Bollywood stars. (AFP)

An Indian volunteer helps take care of Bijlee. (AFP)

An Indian vet (L) give medical assistance to Bijlee, an elephant aged 58 and weighing five tonnes, lying inside the temporary shelter in Mumbai. (AFP)

Bijlee an overworked and overweight Indian elephant is fighting for her life after collapsing in the street last week. (AFP)

Volunteer helps take care of Bijlee, an elephant aged 58 and weighing five tonnes. (AFP)

Bijlee, an elephant aged 58 and weighing five tonnes, lying inside the temporary shelter in Mumbai. (AFP)

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