Melbourne zoo herd grieving after ‘adored’ nine-year-old elephant Man Jai dies from sudden illness

Asian elephant died days after keepers noticed lethargy and swelling in his neck caused by incurable disease elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus

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Melbourne zoo's nine-year-old elephant Man Jai has died after a sudden illness.

The Asian elephant was diagnosed with an incurable disease on Monday after his keepers noticed his lethargy and swelling in his neck.