When I was a teen, I encountered this big elephant, approaching in our lane towards my side. Without crossing it there was no way, I could reach home. So, I ASAP turned back the bicycle..
Africa too has Elephants but I wonder whether they ever made use of them like in South Asia for religious events, transport etc.,
And that Elephant would never find freedom I believe, regardless of all the food, status and attention - maybe after a certain age, they should be let go into the wilderness but I read tame ones get attacked by the wild ones..