Forest fire devastates large areas of Agra bird sanctuary

Forest fire has devastated large areas of Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary in Agra and, the burnt carcass of a large 10 foot python was found. A baby hog deer (fawn) and baby wild boar (piglet) were rescued by NGO Wildlife SOS's Rapid Response Unit when the news of the forest fire reached them.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 6 May 2016.

In the fire that broke out in Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary in Agra, hundreds of birds, reptiles and animals were killed and injured and several hectares of forest were damaged. The fire was attributed to a spark of the high-voltage electricity wires that pass through the sanctuary to provide electricity to the neighboring villages.
Located within the sanctuary is India's largest bear rescue center and it also came under threat. It is run by wildlife conservation organisation Wildlife SOS and at present has over 210 sloth bears.
Among the animals that were severely affected were a hog deer fawn and wild boar piglet that were found orphaned. The forest officials are tending to these baby animals and Wildlife SOS is providing medical care and treatment. Once they recover, and certified fit for release, they will be released back into the wild in the presence of the forest department officials.


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