Breaking News: Deer Injured After Being Hit By Speeding Car Near Puri’s Balukhanda Sanctuary
·1 month ago·2 min read
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The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday on the Talabania Bhudan Road, which passes through the Balukhanda Sanctuary in Puri, when a herd of deer was crossing the road.
Puri, Mar 5: A spotted deer was badly injured after a speeding car hit it when the animal was trying to cross the road near Balukhanda Sanctuary in Puri.
According to reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday on the Talabania Bhudan Road, which passes through the Balukhanda Sanctuary in Puri, when a herd of deer was crossing the road. One deer was struck by the vehicle, which fled immediately after the collision.
Local residents rushed to the spot and rescued the injured animal. They contacted the nearby veterinary hospital for urgent medical assistance. However, frustration grew when they discovered that the hospital gates were still closed at 7 a.m. and that doctors would only arrive around 8:30 to 9 a.m. By then, the deer had already suffered severe injuries to its back and leg, raising concerns about its survival without immediate treatment.
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The delay in medical response has triggered anger among locals, who criticized the lack of preparedness of veterinary services in handling wildlife emergencies.
Residents emphasised that the sanctuary area often witnesses such incidents due to speeding vehicles, and stricter monitoring is needed to protect animals. The incident highlights the growing conflict between human activity and wildlife conservation in Odisha.
According to reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday on the Talabania Bhudan Road, which passes through the Balukhanda Sanctuary in Puri, when a herd of deer was crossing the road. One deer was struck by the vehicle, which fled immediately after the collision.
Local residents rushed to the spot and rescued the injured animal. They contacted the nearby veterinary hospital for urgent medical assistance. However, frustration grew when they discovered that the hospital gates were still closed at 7 a.m. and that doctors would only arrive around 8:30 to 9 a.m. By then, the deer had already suffered severe injuries to its back and leg, raising concerns about its survival without immediate treatment.
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The delay in medical response has triggered anger among locals, who criticized the lack of preparedness of veterinary services in handling wildlife emergencies.
Residents emphasised that the sanctuary area often witnesses such incidents due to speeding vehicles, and stricter monitoring is needed to protect animals. The incident highlights the growing conflict between human activity and wildlife conservation in Odisha.
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