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An elephant’s designer shoes

An elephant that lumbers along wearing shoes is proving a big attraction in India.

The elephant called Radha can be spotted wearing a swanky pair of beige designer shoes, made by a well-wisher called Raju Sagar in the city of Indore. Her shoes were made because Radha had a problem with her feet, which hurt when she walked. With the help of his friends and supporters in the neighbourhood, Raju is set to get the elephant another two shoes as well as other accessories.