Bandipora, Apr 24: On Friday, the Wildlife Department conducted two key rescues: a rare male musk deer near LoC in Gurez Valley and a live black bear in Bandipora town, officials said.
An official said the musk deer, locally called “Roose Kat,” was rescued from Wanpora village in Gurez following tips about its presence.
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Wildlife official, Tanveer Ahmad told that a team immediately rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. The animal was carefully trapped and captured alive without causing any harm.
“The musk deer was safely rescued and shifted to Ajas Range for further rehabilitation, from where it was referred to Dachigam Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre for proper treatment and medical care,” Ahmad said.
In a separate operation on Friday morning, the department successfully captured a black bear alive from the Hudbal Ahama Shareef area of Bandipora district, officials said.
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They said the timely intervention helped avert any potential human-wildlife conflict in the area, ensuring the safety of both residents and the wild animal.
The department said both operations reflect its continued efforts to protect rare and endangered wildlife species while maintaining safety in human habitations.
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Officials also appreciated the cooperation of local residents and urged people to immediately inform the Wildlife Department whenever wild animals are spotted to ensure timely rescue measures can be taken. (KNS)
