Barking Deer Rescued After Dog Attack in Odisha Village
In a concerning incident in Odisha's Keonjhar district, a barking deer was injured after being attacked by a dog in Raidiha village. Local villagers alerted the Forest Department, leading to a swift rescue operation. The deer was taken to the range office for veterinary care, and officials have stated that it will be released back into the wild once it recovers. This event highlights the ongoing interactions between wildlife and domestic animals in rural areas.
| Apr 16, 2025, 12:21 IST
Injured Barking Deer Saved by Forest Officials
In Keonjhar, a barking deer sustained injuries following an attack by a dog in Raidiha village, located within the Saharpada area of the Patna forest division, as reported by a forest official on Wednesday.
Upon discovering the injured deer, local residents promptly notified the Forest Department. A rescue team quickly arrived, saved the deer, and transported it to the range office for medical attention from a veterinary doctor, according to Bhupati Sethi, the forest ranger of the Saharpada section.
Sethi mentioned that once the barking deer fully recovers, it will be released back into the reserve forest.