Injured nilgai rescued in joint Shahapur Forest Department, NGO operation

The animal was rescued by Shahpur Forest Department along with Thane based NGO Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA). Pics/Wildlife welfare association

An injured nilgai was saved in what can be termed as a timely intervention by the Shahpur Forest Department in a joint rescue operation along with Thane-based NGO Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA).

The rescue operation was carried out after the forest department received information from locals that an injured nilgai was spotted at Changyacha Pada in Shahapur.

Swift rescue was need of the hour

Following primary medical intervention, the nilgai was sent to the forest department's treatment transit centre for recovery. The authorities thanked locals for their prompt reporting, which was vital to ensuring swift rescue and care for the animal.

Largest antelope

The nilgai, also known as the blue bull, is Asia's largest antelope. Scientifically known as Boselaphus tragocamelus, the species is found across several parts of Maharashtra, including the Shahapur region.

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Rohit Mohite, from WWA
‘Upon receiving the alert, a specialised rescue team from the Shahapur Forest Department and WWA was immediately dispatched to the site. Following a one-hour search operation, rescuers located the injured animal on a local farm. The crew safely rescued the nilgai and shifted it to a medical facility for urgent treatment, where it is currently under close observation.'