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Dog Lost for 3 Days Found After Diwali Fireworks Scare
11 Nov
Summary
- An 11-year-old dog named Raksh fled his home due to loud Diwali fireworks.
- He was missing for three days before being found exhausted near Oval Maidan.
- The incident highlights the devastating impact of fireworks on animals.
An 11-year-old Indie dog named Raksh, who had lived his entire life within a Parsi fire temple in south Mumbai, went missing on the evening of November 7. Terrified by the loud Diwali fireworks, Raksh darted out into the city streets. His owner, Ervad Hormuz Dadachanji, a priest at the Parsi Vaccha Gandhi Fire Temple, filed a missing complaint with the police.
A widespread search was launched across south Mumbai, including Girgaum Chowpatty, but yielded no results for three days. On the evening of November 10, Raksh was spotted near Oval Maidan at Churchgate, several kilometers away from his home. He was found exhausted and dazed.
Animal feeders and activists are raising concerns about the devastating impact of firecrackers on community animals. The deafening noise causes fear and disorientation, leading animals to flee, become injured, or suffer severe trauma. While some pet owners make special arrangements, safeguarding all street animals remains a challenge.
