In response to the increasing number of wildlife injury cases, Parsa National Park has established a dedicated “Wildlife Rescue Team” to ensure timely rescue and treatment of injured animals.
The formation of the emergency squad has ended the Parsa National Park’s long-standing dependence on assistance from Chitwan National Park for wildlife rescue operations. The rescue team has remained on standby since mid-April.
Rescue Team Providing Rapid Emergency Services
Information Officer Santosh Kumar Bhagat said the establishment of the rescue unit has significantly improved the park’s ability to prevent further risks to injured wildlife and provide immediate treatment.
According to Bhagat, the rescue team consists of veterinarians, technicians, and drivers who are mobilized whenever emergencies arise.
The team provides rescue and treatment services not only within the park area but also in surrounding districts, including Parsa, Rautahat, and Makawanpur.
Hundreds of Wildlife Rescued and Treated
Till mid-April of the current fiscal year, the rescue team provided emergency protection and treatment to one tiger, six spotted deer, and around 100 cobras.
Similarly, the park successfully treated and released 25 king cobras, 15 pythons, one pangolin, and three other wild animals back into their natural habitats.
Conservation Efforts Strengthened
The establishment of the Wildlife Rescue Team is expected to strengthen wildlife conservation and emergency response capacity in the region. Officials believe the initiative will help improve the survival rate of injured animals and enhance the protection of biodiversity within and around the national park.
