Raju the Elephant Celebrates One Year of Freedom With No Tears at His Sanctuary Home!

An elephant that captured the hearts of animal lovers all over the world is enjoying his freedom - and his birthday - a year on from his rescue. Raju spent half a century in shackles, suffering horrendous abuse, and the gentle giant cried when he was saved by UK-based charity Wildlife SOS. The tuskless bull elephant celebrates his 51st birthday on July 4th, which coincides with his first night of freedom in 2014. Wildlife SOS rescued 11 ft tall Raju from his abusive owner after a year-long process of acqui