Updated On: 26 September, 2024 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Forest Range Officer Vaibhav Walimbe and War Wildlife Rescue Team immediately rushed to the spot and rescued the deer safely; after a preliminary inspection of the animal, it was observed that it was seriously injured

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A very rare and world's smallest Pisuri deer has been found injured in the forest area of Ambernath MIDC, near Reliance Steel Tubes. In the early hours of the morning, the worker on night duty first reported the animal to Vinay Pawar, a local animal friend. Realizing the seriousness of the matter, the forest department took immediate action and rescued the deer.
Forest Range Officer Vaibhav Walimbe and War Wildlife Rescue Team immediately rushed to the spot and rescued the deer safely. After a preliminary inspection of the animal, it was observed that it was seriously injured. Veterinarian Dr Raibole gave immediate first aid. The rescue team very carefully moved the deer to a safe place and rushed it to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali in Mumbai for further treatment.
"Preliminary investigation has revealed that the deer was running on a high hill during the night when it accidentally slipped and fell and got injured. The forest officials speculate that the deer of this rare species may have suffered serious injuries due to a fall from a height. However, further details will be clear only after the official medical report in this regard," said an official from the forest department.