A male tiger injured by a trap in Amaravathi forest near Udumalai has been treated and released back into the wild by forest officials.
Coimbatore: In a compassionate rescue operation near Udumalai, part of Tirupur district, an injured male tiger entangled in a trap received timely medical attention and was safely released back into its habitat at Anamalai Tiger Reserve’s Amaravathi forest.
The incident came to light when anti-poaching wardens on patrol discovered the tiger struggling to move due to severe injuries around its abode and stomach. On closer examination, it was found that the injuries were caused by a wire trap that had been tightly wound around its waist, causing significant trauma to the animal.
Director of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Ramasubramaniam, along with a team of veterinarians, led the rescue operation. The veterinary team, headed by Vijayaraghavan, administered sedation to safely manage the tiger during treatment. The wire was carefully removed and the wounds were treated to prevent infection and facilitate healing.
Following a period of observation in a secure enclosure to ensure it was stable and healthy, the tiger was released back into the forest. Forest officials continue to monitor the area to safeguard the tiger and other wildlife from similar threats. Additional tests are being conducted on the tiger to assess any potential infections that could have been caused by the wire injury, ensuring the animal’s long-term health and safety in its natural habitat.
The incident came to light when anti-poaching wardens on patrol discovered the tiger struggling to move due to severe injuries around its abode and stomach. On closer examination, it was found that the injuries were caused by a wire trap that had been tightly wound around its waist, causing significant trauma to the animal.
Director of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Ramasubramaniam, along with a team of veterinarians, led the rescue operation. The veterinary team, headed by Vijayaraghavan, administered sedation to safely manage the tiger during treatment. The wire was carefully removed and the wounds were treated to prevent infection and facilitate healing.
Following a period of observation in a secure enclosure to ensure it was stable and healthy, the tiger was released back into the forest. Forest officials continue to monitor the area to safeguard the tiger and other wildlife from similar threats. Additional tests are being conducted on the tiger to assess any potential infections that could have been caused by the wire injury, ensuring the animal’s long-term health and safety in its natural habitat.