Dianna Sliva from Portugal pets Jokia while Jody Thomas takes her photo at the Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Jokia gently walks up to volunteer, Dianna Silva from Portugal, who begins petting her trunk. Silva says, "It's a wonderful story how Mae Perm adopted Jokia when she had no friends. It is my second time coming here. For me Thailand is the best country."..Jokia, age 50, was blinded in both eyes from an abusive owner, but her best friend Mae Perm, age 89, acts as her eyes leading her around the park. ..Sangduen "Lek" Chailert founded the park as a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants. The park currently has 32 elephants sponsored and supported by volunteers from all over the world.
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