Monsoon Swells Gandak: Rescue Teams Save Wildlife

With the monsoon significantly raising water levels in the Gandak river, a specially trained wildlife rescue team has been deployed by the forest department in West Champaran. This initiative aims to protect animals from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) that might be carried downstream by the strong currents. The teams are strategically positioned along the riverbanks, particularly near the Indo-Nepal border where the Gandak flows.

Equipped with vital rescue apparatus such as life jackets, binoculars, and air tubes, forest personnel are maintaining a constant vigil. They are prepared to respond swiftly to any animal distress signals. Species like deer, sambar, wild boar, and pythons are known to be occasionally affected by the monsoon's fury, sometimes ending up near human habitations.

The department has appealed to the public living along the river to exercise caution and not to attempt to capture or disturb any wildlife encountered. Instead, immediate notification to the forest department is requested to ensure a safe and efficient rescue operation for the animals and to prevent any potential human-wildlife conflict.