Golden jackal rescued near Junnar in Maharashtra, overcomes broken leg and returns to wild
Rescued by the Junnar forest division, The Junnar forest division staff rescued the jackal and took it to the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) for treatment.
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A 2-year-old female golden jackal was rescued from Junnar (Express Photo)A 2-year-old female golden jackal found injured by the roadside in the Otur forest range near Junnar has been successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild, the Maharashtra forest department said in a statement Monday.
The female jackal was believed to have suffered a road accident a few weeks ago. The jackal was first spotted by staff from the Junnar forest division during patrols. They noticed visible injuries and promptly transported the animal to the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC), jointly run by the Maharashtra forest department and Wildlife SOS, the statement said.
A thorough examination, including an X-ray, revealed a complete fracture in its left hind leg. As per the veterinary team, after mild sedation, they carefully set the bone and applied a plaster bandage to support healing.
Expert medical care provided by the Wildlife SOS veterinarians led to her recovery and eventual release in the wild. (Express Photo)
“Over the following weeks, the jackal was kept under close observation, receiving pain management, a controlled diet, and regular check-ups to monitor progress. After a final health assessment confirmed the mammal’s full recovery, the Wildlife SOS and Maharashtra forest department teams released the jackal back into the wild,” said Smita Rajhans, assistant conservator of forests (ACF) of the Junnar forest division.
Mahendra Dhore, project manager, MLRC, Wildlife SOS, said, “After arrival, the jackal was in a severely weakened state, and our first priority was stabilising her condition. The fact that she has now fully recovered and been released back into the wild is a happy moment for our team.”
Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS, also noted that the golden jackal’s journey from injury to recovery highlights the importance of rapid intervention and expert medical care in safeguarding India’s diverse wildlife.
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