Uttar Pradesh: Deer strays into residential area, mauled by dogs in Pilibhit
Stray dogs attack deer in Pilibhit, prompting forest officials to treat and release it.
On 19th December, a deer that strayed out of the forest into a residential area in Pilibhit was left seriously injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the Abhaypur Moh Shahgarh area. The incident triggered concern among locals, following which the Forest Department intervened and ensured medical treatment for the animal.
According to locals, the deer had wandered out of the adjoining forest and entered the village limits when several stray dogs attacked it. The animal sustained deep wounds during the attack. Villagers rushed to the spot, managed to chase away the dogs, and attempted to protect the injured deer from further harm.
Forest department alerted by locals
Members of the local unit of Bajrang Dal informed the Forest Department immediately. Acting on the information, a team from the Social Forestry Range reached the spot and conducted a preliminary examination of the injured animal. Forest personnel then took the deer into safe custody and arranged for its treatment.
Social Forestry Ranger Sobar Lal said on the afternoon of 21st December that the deer had received the required medical care and was later released back into the forest. He confirmed that the animal had accidentally wandered into the village and was injured in the stray dog attack.
Rising stray dog threat flagged
Residents living near forest fringes flagged the growing threat posed by increasing stray dog populations, particularly to wildlife that often strays into inhabited areas. They warned that such incidents could become more frequent if preventive measures are not taken.
The Forest Department has appealed to villagers to immediately report any instance of injured or disoriented wildlife, stressing that timely information can help save animal lives and prevent further harm.
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