Barking Deer Rescued by Local Youth from Being Swept Away in Gilandi River

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri) | TNI Editing Siliguri

Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri, 7^th July, 2017: A live barking deer was today rescued by a local youth at Dakshin Gossainhat area of Dhupguri Block. The youth named Abul Islam was near the Gilandi River when he spotted a Deer swept away in the river barking for help. He immediately jumped into the river and rescued it. Later the forest department was informed and the animal was handed over to them. The forest officials told TNI that it will be freed in the jungle once first aid is given to it. The animal probably might have come out of the jungle and fell into the river.

Photo: Supriyo Basak (TNI)