A coordinated rescue operation by the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Forest Department and the ManWithIndies Foundation has successfully led to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of a Lesser Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos javanicus).

The bird, found in a recumbent state and unable to fly, was rescued on 3rd July 2024 and transported to the RESQ Wildlife Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) in Nashik (Mahsrul) for immediate medical attention and rehabilitation.