It was a rare farewell. When Pallat Brahmadathan (Elephant) came to bid farewell to his master Omanachettan (Mahout), who had cared him for nearly a quarter of a century, all those who assembled in the premises wept.
Elephant Bids Farewell to Mahout after the Loving Master Succumbs to Cancer
Kerela (India): It's for a reason animals are said to be loyal companions of humans and any animal lover will tell you that there’s something indescribable and unique about them.
If anyone needed anymore proof of their undying loyalty, this should serve as one of the biggest examples. In a heartwarming video which has gone viral, an elephant was seen bidding farewell to his loving mahout who lost the battle against cancer.
The incident, which happened in Kottayam, Kerala, saw the elephant named Pallat Brahmadathan paying last respects to his master Omanachettan, who had cared him for nearly a quarter of a century. The emotional moment left the entire gathering teary-eyed.
According to local reports, Kunnakkad Damodaran Nair alias Omanachettan as he was fondly addressed, was known for his love for elephants and had been taking care of them for over six decades.
He passed away on June 3, at the age of 74.
On learning about the demise of Omanachettan, the owners of the elephant had taken the animal to pay last respects to his mahout.
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The emotional scenes ensued as the tusker raised its trunk and bowed near the body of Omanachettan. The clip also showed one of the relative warmly embracing the animal and weeping as the elephant paid its respects.
As per reports, Brahmadathan and Omanachettan were regulars at important temple festivals in Kerala and the duo’s last appearance was the Thrissur Pooram.
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04/06/2021 16:50 
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