Cher in Pakistan to help 'world's loneliest elephant'

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By KATHY GANNON

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who will soon leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists.

Because of security concerns, Cher’s schedule was not made public, however a Pakistani official with knowledge of her whereabouts said she was meeting Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, and would no doubt visit Kaavan.

The elephant has languished in the zoo for 35 years, and lost his partner in 2012. He was diagnosed by veterinarians as both overweight and malnourished, and also suffers behavioral issues due to his isolation.

Kaavan is set to leave for a sanctuary in Cambodia on Sunday, said Martin Bauer of Four Paws International, a global animal welfare group that’s led the charge to save him since 2016.



An elephant named "Kaavan," who waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, walks at the Maragzar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Iconic singer and actress Cher was set to visit Pakistan on Friday to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who will soon leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)


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[Illumination]

1. A huge thank you to Cher! She needs to run for office. Maybe president in 2024?

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[jimfields33]

4. I applaud her, but am reminded that a pandemic is still going on

I’m just not sure anyone should be traveling no matter the reason.

[Illumination]

6. Agree with you. Cher really loves The World's Loneliest Elephant! Hope it will be a happy ending...

[Polybius]

19. She'll be 78

I don't think we'll be seeing another president in his or her 70's for a long time.

[George II]

2. Isn't the world's loneliest elephant in the white house?

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7. No. THAT big fat assed elephant is probably on the loose golfing, goofing, & groping!...

[LiberalLovinLug]

16. lol Good one George!

[FailureToCommunicate]

3. Even for a lonely elephant...

[Illumination]

8. FTC...Thank you for this upbeat video!

[FailureToCommunicate]

9. She is an international treasure! I couldn't help but hit the "cher" button for this post. Also...

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the rest of Moma Mia 2 may not be your cup of tea, but Cher's appearance in it near the end is EPIC ! (tissue alert)

[Illumination]

10. OMG! ABSOLUTELY LOVE MAMA MIA! Grease also! Love upbeat music that one can sing to! It's

like being in the bathtub & saying:..."Calgon, take me away"...
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[Joinfortmill]

5. Love elephants.

[samsingh]

11. Thank you Cher!

[liberalla]

12. My best wishes to Kavaan for a new home and a happier future!

And many thanks to Cher for her part in making this happen!

[jeffreyi]

13. May he thrive in his new home.

[Bayard]

14. May he find peace and many friends

Thank you for the assistance, Cher.

[iluvtennis]

15. + 1. nt

[LiberalLovinLug]

17. So Prime Minister Imran Khan meets for a photo op with Cher

Like many world leaders enamoured with celebrity. They love to be seen with them, use their company for political purposes.

But obvioulsy nothing was done for decades for this poor creature. There had been years of lobbying. No leader had ever put any priority on animal welfare.

I applaud Cher for doing this, but something is wrong when it takes the popularity power of a celebrity to help to free these abused animal slaves.

[Raine]

18. HURRAY for Cher ❤ and a big THANK YOU! 🥰 👍 nt