He didn't take it - he already had a door!
The doors were open.
Step one: Open the door. Step two: Put the elephant in. Step three: Close the door.
They get throne away.
Divine intervention. edit: Oh.
It ran out of juice.
Because everyone who can run, jump, or swim has already crossed the border.
The elevator men are on strike!
He wanted to show the world the stuff he was made of!