The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday appointed Bellie, of The Elephant Whisperers fame, as the first permanent woman elephant caretaker in the Theppakadu Elephant Camp.
Bellie and her husband Bomman were the two human protagonists showcased in the Oscar award-winning documentary.
Bellie has been a temporary caretaker and in recognition of her dedicated service to the successful rehabilitation of orphaned elephant calves, the government has decided to appoint her as the first permanent woman elephant caretaker, according to a statement.
