A five-year-old cheetal, injured by a pack of feral dogs in the South Division of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), was rescued by forest personnel on Monday. The deer is now convalescing in a secure enclosure under constant supervision.
Rescue Operation Details
According to Kumar Ashish, Deputy Director of PTR (South), the cheetal was attacked by feral dogs at Jarhee in the Maromar area on Monday. The dogs bit the deer's hind legs, but it managed to escape further harm by running toward the Maromar rest house. Forest personnel intervened, chased away the dogs, and rescued the animal.
Recovery and Monitoring
“The convalescing cheetal has been kept in an enclosure under close watch of forest guards and trackers,” Ashish said on Tuesday. The deer is receiving necessary care and is expected to recover fully. Forest officials are monitoring its condition round-the-clock to ensure no complications arise from the injuries.
The incident highlights the growing threat of feral dogs to wildlife in protected areas. Authorities are considering measures to control the feral dog population in and around the reserve to prevent similar attacks in the future.
