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  Laxmi Drew Laughs From The Crowd To the confused delight of bystanders, Laxmi wandered Mumbai markets begging.  People would give the elephant junk food … and give her owner money . Laxmi’s bloated round body was almost cartoon-like, but it  masked injuries, severe malnutrition and  exploitation . This was all part of the scam. The elephant’s extreme weight combined with walking endlessly on hot pavement wreaked havoc on her body.  She was only 18 years old , but her shocking physical impairment meant she wouldn’t have lived long.  One stumble, fall, or impact with a vehicle and she would have died a slow and painful death  on the roadside. GIVE TODAY Abuse takes many forms, and  for Laxmi it was  exploitation . Her balloon-like shape was the twisted attraction that provided her endless sweet fried foods, and her owner with cash-in-hand.  But thanks to kind supporters like you, we rescued Laxmi  and she lives a kind, healthy life ...