Team of mahouts and locals attempt to hoist a trapped wild elephant in Chantaburi
A team of mahouts, or elephant drivers, and locals attempt to hoist a wild elephant
trapped in mud in Khao Song sub-district in Chantaburi province July 13, 2006. Veterinarians went to the area to rescue a 50-year-old elephant which was stuck in a ditch for six days. The elephant survived the ordeal. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)