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What a heartwarming story!

Do you think it would be safe for him to approach that group and to touch them in a friendly way?

I'm curious about their temperament regarding persons with whom that have some history.

Unlike the animals in the Zoo, the sight of a wild Asian elephant (males especially) with unaltered tusks is very intimidating. People don't dare to go near the wild ones even when they are friendly. The domesticated animals (ones used in temple proceedings) are a different story. They are still majestic but sadly in chains and strappings so people touch and feed them often. Google 'Pampadi Rajan' - name of a domesticated elephant

Can recommend watching this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shc9aOdWJ-g

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