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Through the combined efforts of nature enthusiasts and the Kolhapur Forest Department, a peacock was saved from a 50-foot-deep water well, and a jungle cat was rescued after being struck by a four-wheeler. The department stated that the alertness and concern shown by these nature lovers ensured both the peacock and the wild cat were rescued and released safely.
Kolhapur: The Kolhapur forest department and nature enthusiasts jointly saved a peacock from a water well and a jungle cat after it was hit by a four-wheeler in two separate cases.Nilesh Gharse, a bird enthusiast from the Nisargpremi Mitra Mandal, learnt that a peacock had fallen into a 50ft-deep well in Wathar village of Hatkanangale taluka on Thursday. He quickly called the ‘sarpmitra’ rescue team to reach the location. The team went down into the well and successfully rescued the peacock. The animal was released into its natural surroundings on Friday after a medical checkup.The rescue was carried out under the supervision of forest guard Pradeep Joshi.
Officials believe the peacock may have fallen into the well while being chased by stray dogs.In a separate case, an injured jungle cat was saved after it was struck by a vehicle near Ispurli village.Range forest officer Nandkumar Nalawade of the Karvir forest range said, “Last week, animal lover Jitendra Potdar was traveling towards Kolhapur for work. While passing near Ispurli village, he spotted an injured jungle cat by the road.
He immediately shared a photo of the injured animal on the ‘Radhanagari Wildlife Group’ to alert others about the situation. He stayed at the spot until the Karvir Forest Department’s rescue team arrived.
The rescue team reached the site in time, safely secured the wild cat, and initiated treatment.”Over the following days, the wild cat received medical care and observation under a wildlife veterinary officer. “Once its wounds were fully healed and it was confirmed to be ready to roam in the wild, the cat was released on Friday at the location where it had been rescued. Upon its release, the wild cat immediately darted towards its natural habitat,” Nalawade added.
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