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COLOMBO CEYLON-1946: An elephant is carefully lifted by a crane using a wooden crate at a busy harbor. The 8mm film captures the animal standing on a dock as it's hoisted, with boats and colonial-era buildings in the background. The footage shows the elephant secured with ropes and a yellow crane arm, with onlookers visible nearby. Shot on vintage 8mm film, this archival clip offers a rare glimpse of heavy lifting operations in mid-20th century Ceylon, showcasing the era's transportation methods and the unique role of elephants in daily life.
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