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Stranded Serow Rescued from River Midst
6 Feb
Summary
- A Chinese serow was stranded on a river sandbar.
- Rescue staff treated the animal for a minor leg injury.
- The vulnerable species was released back into its natural habitat.
A Chinese serow was recently rescued after becoming stranded on a sandbar in a river within the Daxueshan National Nature Reserve. Patrol staff discovered the vulnerable animal struggling against the elements as evening approached.
A dedicated rescue team was assembled and utilized a soft rope to carefully extract the serow from the water. Upon examination, a minor injury to its left hind leg was identified and promptly treated.
Following a thorough assessment of its condition, the serow was deemed fit for release. It was subsequently returned to a nearby natural forest area, ensuring its safe reintegration into the wild. The Chinese serow, a vulnerable species, is primarily found in specific provinces of China, emphasizing the significance of such rescue operations.
This event underscores the ongoing efforts to protect wildlife within national nature reserves.
