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COLOMBO CEYLON-1946: An elephant is carefully lifted by a crane using a wooden sling, suspended over water as it is transported onto a dock. The animal stands calmly on a barge while workers in light-colored clothing assist from below. The scene unfolds at a bustling port with buildings and boats visible in the background, captured on 8mm film with natural color and grain. This archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century animal transport in Sri Lanka.
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