Meet the only swimming elephant in the world

Rajan, the only and last marine swimmer in the world, is approaching quite close to his retirement.

Praised around the world, this 3-ton male elephant nearly earned £ 37,000 - the money that Rajan's owners had to borrow to buy back its freedom. When repaying all debts, Rajan will retire.

With his earnings, Rajan, 61, and his personal manager, Nazrool, 59, are looking forward to peaceful days walking the rainforest on Havelock Island, or swimming in the cool blue waters of Indian Ocean.

Three years ago, Rajan was interesting and amazing for photographers, so they were willing to pay for the privilege of being with the world's last swimming elephant.

'When swimming with Rajan, one thing is certain: he is aware that he is being photographed ,' said Jody MacDonald, who spent more than a week with Rajan on Havelock Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Degree.

'This elephant will never swim unless he wants to, so it's a pleasure to be in the water with it,' Mc Donald said.

To help the elephant's owner repay the original loan, the photographers will pay to witness incredible images of the elephant swimming in the sea.

Miss Mac Donald added: ' I went twice with Rajan twice. When swimming, it's like a dog wading. His steward also followed and never lost sight of Rajan. They are like an inseparable couple '.

Rajan is often hired to carry trees on Havelock Island and has to push the timber to the sea so that they can load the boat. ' Rajan uses a hose as a breathing tube. I never found myself in danger when I was with this guy. It is a privilege to swim in the sea with Rajan and be on the beach with him for many days , 'MacDonald said.