Mali, "World's Saddest" Elephant, Dies In Manila Zoo
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The elephant was gifted to the Philippine's former first lady Imelda Marcos by the Sri Lankan government in 1981.
An elephant, dubbed the "world's saddest" by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta), has died. The Independent said in a report that the elephant named Vishwa Ma'ali, or just Mali for short, lived alone in a zoo Manila, in the Philippines. The elephant was estimated to be 43 when she died, though her exact age remains unknown, said the outlet. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna held a press conference to announce the death of the elephant, saying she died at 3.45pm on Tuesday. Rest in Peace, Mali the Elephant 💔The world is mourning the death of Mali who spent decades alone at the Manila Zoo 😔🌹 https://t.co/BJWmCAakJApic.twitter.com/DCb5UaA9pE
"Mali was our prized possession and was the star attraction here at the Manila Zoo. It saddens me because she was part of our lives," Ms Lacuna told reporters.
