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Injured Protected Owl Rescued and Released
4 Aug
Summary
- A protected rock eagle-owl was rescued near Dharmavaram.
- The owl received immediate veterinary care under a wildlife initiative.
- The bird was successfully released back into a local reserve forest.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, a rock eagle-owl, a protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, was rescued near Dharmavaram in Sri Sathya Sai district. The bird was found in an injured state and required immediate attention.
The rescue was facilitated by the HANUMAN Wildlife Rescue Initiative, which guaranteed the owl received timely veterinary treatment. After a period of recovery, forest officials confirmed the owl was released back into its natural habitat within the Nelakota Reserve Forest.
This intervention highlights the Forest Department's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable wildlife. Their efforts underscore a dedication to timely intervention, scientific rehabilitation, and coordinated field operations for the conservation of protected species and overall biodiversity.
