A sambar deer died after being hit by a dashing car on the Kalyan-Nirmal freeway (NH-222) in Pune district on Monday.
However, because of the intervention of native folks, who alerted the forest division, which participated within the Wildlife SOS group, the animal was supplied well timed, on-site therapy and launched again into the wild.
A feminine sambar deer was hit by a car whereas crossing NH-222 close to Vadkhal village in Otur forest vary of Pune district. Injured and apparently in a state of extreme shock, Sambhar was discovered sitting on the aspect of the street by passersby. The official mentioned they instantly alerted the forest division, which contacted the Wildlife SOS for medical help.
Sambar deer launched again into the forest
By the time a three-member workforce of Wildlife SOS joined the forest division, an enormous crowd had gathered on the freeway to catch a glimpse of the animal and take photos on their cell telephones. Forest officers instantly stepped in to regulate the gang, whereas wildlife SOS veterinarian Dr Nikhil Bangar supplied on-site therapy to the injured deer, which was round 4 years previous.
“Sambar was in a state of shock and was unable to move. So, we administered fluid therapy to help it regain strength. There were no serious injuries to the deer and we provided topical treatment for minor scratches on the body. Upon recovering from the tense situation, we made it to the green patch on the side of the road,” Dr Bangar mentioned.
Kartik Satyanarayana, Chief Executive Officer, Wildlife SOS, mentioned, “It is not unusual for us to receive rescue calls about an unknown animal getting injured due to reckless or speeding. Such carelessness not only puts the life of the animal at risk but also poses a threat to the safety of humans. However, we are happy to see that more and more people are taking conscious decisions to help animals in distress.”
Satyanarayana mentioned that over time, sambar populations within the wild have been threatened by lack of habitat and poaching, making them a weak species underneath the Red Data List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). He mentioned that this species can be protected underneath Schedule III of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
