BOSTON -- An Asian elephant rescued more than 30 years ago from a camp in Thailand has died at a local zoo.

The animal, Dondi, died Wednesday morning at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon.

Dondi was rescued from a lumber camp in Thailand in April 1975 by Phil and Francine Schacht.

Dondi had been introduced to several elephants throughout her years but was not interested in them. She had already adopted what she considered her own family, the Schachts. She was even part of a family wedding party in 2008.

Dondi traveled with the family to promote environmental and conservation awareness. The Schachts noticed something was wrong with Dondi, so they called in Peter Brewer, DVM at Southwick’s Zoo.

Veterinarians worked relentlessly trying to find the critical issues with Dondi's illness, but she died despite efforts to save her.

She will be buried on Southwick's Zoo grounds.