Thane: A spotted deer was rescued and saved yesterday by Wildlife Welfare Association Thane with SGNP (Sanjay Gandhi National Park) Rapid Rescue Team and the Forest Department. The team collectively acted upon and rescued yesterday, on September 10, a spotted deer (Chital) from Aurum IT Exam Center, Powai. Though the deer was wandering near the Mithi River on the previous day as well, but could not be rescued by the team.

The next morning, the team WWA received a call from the Powai police station informing them about the deer sighting near Powai. The team, along with the SGNP rapid rescue team and the forest department, rushed to the spot and found the deer in an abandoned plot overgrown with tall vegetation adjacent to a construction site.

Given the risk of the animal injuring itself, it was necessary to conduct the rescue immediately. With the expertise of Dr. Jangle, the head veterinarian of SGNP, and through the strategic planning and seamless coordination of all the teams, the deer was tranquilized safely and rescued without delay. The animal was identified as an adult spotted deer (chital).

Once declared fit, the deer was released back into the forest.  “A call like this is a reminder of the critical role each of us plays in safeguarding our urban wildlife. Citizens must understand their role and the importance of swift, collective action to ensure the safety and well-being of the wildlife,” said the officer from the Forest Department.