Baku:Sundarbans The Coast Guard has successfully rescued an injured spotted deer from a poacher's trap in the Sundarbans and subsequently released it back into the wild after administering first aid.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the rescue operation was conducted by a team from Coast Guard Station Herbaria at approximately 1pm on Monday. The deer was discovered near the Sundartala canal of the Pashur River, located within Mongla upazila of Bagerhat.
Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan reported that the operation was initiated following confidential intelligence about traps set by poachers to capture deer in the area. The team found the deer ensnared in a leaf-covered trap and managed to rescue it alive.
After receiving necessary first aid, the Coast Guard released the deer into the Suryajmukhi area of the Sundarbans around 3pm. This release was conducted in the presence of members from the Forest Department's Nandawala Forest Office, according to Sujan.
He also stated that the Coast Guard is committed to continuing such efforts to safeguard the biodiversity and wildlife of the Sundarbans and to prevent illegal hunting activities.