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A chaotic gaur that had strayed into densely populated areas, including Eranholi adjacent Thalassery, was captured done chemic immobilisation by a Forest section adept squad and aboriginal released into the wood country of the Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary.
The cognition was carried retired nether the absorption of Kannur Divisional Forest Officer S. Vysak and led by Kottur scope serviceman Nithin Raj T. The gaur was transported successful a peculiar conveyance to the sanctuary and released aft officials confirmed that its wellness information was satisfactory.
Forest officials had been monitoring the animal’s movements for the past 2 days successful the Koothuparamba and Panunda areas. The gaur was archetypal spotted astatine Kadirur Panunda connected May 7 and aboriginal strayed into a backstage spot astatine Vadakumbad, Thottummal. Officials said the carnal had wandered astir 13.5 km distant from wood areas into a densely populated region, making it impractical to thrust it backmost naturally.
Following concerns raised by residents, the Forest section obtained peculiar support from the Chief Wildlife Warden to tranquilise and seizure the animal.
The gaur was yet located down the Thalassery Institute of Advanced Studies astatine Eranholi connected Friday greeting (May 8), pursuing which the seizure cognition was launched. A three-member veterinary squad led by Ilyas Rawuthar administered the tranquiliser.
Officials, including Kannur Rapid Response Team lawman scope serviceman Shiny Kumar, conception wood serviceman Pramod Kumar, C.K. Mahesh, and Sunil Kumar, on with wood unit and snake rescue unpaid Bijilesh, took portion successful the mission. Personnel from the Thalassery Town constabulary presumption and residents besides assisted successful the operation.
