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Blackbuck Rescue: 100 Animals Saved in MP Drive
10 Oct
Summary
- Approximately 100 blackbucks were rescued from Shajapur farmland.
- The rescued animals were transported to Kuno National Park.
- The operation, involving South African experts, continues until October 31.
Forest officials executed a major wildlife rescue operation in Shajapur district on Saturday, successfully saving approximately 100 blackbucks from local farmland. The captured animals, found in Hannukhedi and Polaykala, were secured in temporary enclosures before being transported to Kuno National Park in specially designed wildlife trucks.
The Madhya Pradesh forest department, in collaboration with the Conservation Solutions team from South Africa, is spearheading this extensive drive. The operation is targeting blackbucks and nilgai within identified areas of Shajapur and is scheduled to continue until October 31.
Rescue efforts were temporarily paused on Saturday due to rising temperatures, with a strong emphasis placed on the welfare of the animals. The drive is set to resume at the same location on Sunday. Local authorities have urged villagers to cooperate by staying away from fields during the operation and securing their pets to ensure the safety and efficiency of the rescue mission.
