Do you think this is animal Abuse...who is right

Question

I know this happened a while ago, but my friend and I are at disagreement about the use of Elephants after the tsunami to clear the rubble and carry decomposed bodies.

I know they really worked the Elephants but my friend thinks it was very cowardly and cruel to subject the Elephants too that situation.

Is my friend right?

Answer 1

I think it's cruel. & unjust.