Sambar dies despite best efforts by Uste villagers in Goa to save it

Franky Gracias

SURPRISE VISITOR

Residents of Uste in Sattari, near Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, were surprised to see a sambar that strayed into their village on Thursday evening.

Goa|Uste-Sattari|Sambar|Nature | Photo: Sapna Samant

HUNTED & HURT

The animal was very badly injured after being allegedly attacked by foxes, according to the forest personnel.

Goa|Uste-Sattari|Sambar|Wildlife | Photo: Sapna Samant

DOING THEIR BIT

The villagers did their best to administer first aid to the animal and also called the forest department.

Goa|Uste-Sattari|Sambar|Forests | Photo: Sapna Samant

BUT AT LAST...

In spite of their best efforts to revive the sambar, it breathed its last. The forest personnel took custody of the animal and brought it to the Valpoi Forest Training Centre.

Goa|Uste-Sattari|Sambar|Animal lovers | Photo: Sapna Samant

TIME FOR GOODBYE

It may have been attacked by foxes, according to the post-mortem report done by the veterinarians.

Goa|Uste-Sattari|Sambar|Injured | Photo: Sapna Samant

OF CONCERN

The dwindling population of sambars in India is a major concern.

Goa|Uste-Sattari|Sambar|Habitats | Photo: Sapna Samant

SAVE SAMBARS

Sambar is the largest deer species found in India and it is one of the favourite prey of tigers in the forest.

Goa|Uste-Sattari|Sambar|Important prey | Photo: Sapna Samant

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