Mali, an elephant dubbed as the world's "saddest" has died at a Philippine Zoo, Manila's Mayor Honey Lacuna has announced. Vishwa Ma'ali commonly known as Mali was the only captive elephant in the Philippines. "Just to set the record straight, Mali died yesterday at 3:45 pm here at Manila Zoo," Honey Lacuna announced during a news conference on Wednesday.
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Josefiel Rivera/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images(LONDON) Mali, an elephant dubbed as the world s "saddest" has died at a Philippine Zoo, Manila s Mayor Honey Lacuna has announced.
Vishwa Ma ali commonly known as Mali was the only captive elephant in the Philippines. She passed away aged 43.
"Just to set the record straight, Mali died yesterday at 3:45 pm here at Manila Zoo," Honey Lacuna announced during a news conference on Wednesday. "She is about 43 years old. She was given to city government of Manila in 1981 by the Sri Lankan government."
Tributes have poured in for Mali in the Philippines and on social media, many sharing their memories seeing the Asian elephant, considered one of Manila Zoo "star attractions."
Often referred to as the "world s saddest elephant," Mali was a resident at the Manila Zoo for over 40 years. Manila zoo s chief veterinarian announced Mali died from pancreatic cancer, as well as a block
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