A badly injured heron, which was rescued from Junnar in Pune district of Western Maharashtra, has got a fresh lease of life, following the timely intervention by the Maharashtra (MGF) Forest Department and Wildlife SOS.
The long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal bird was rescued from Junnar more than a fortnight ago. The bird was treated by the Wildlife SOS veterinary team at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) at Junnar.
The bird was under care for 15 days at the multi-speciality hospital in MLRC and after a remarkable recovery, the heron was released back into the wild.
After its admission to the multi-speciality hospital in MLRC, the injured heron was sedated. After that the bird underwent a thorough medical examination which included heartbeat detection and fracture assessment through palpation. During the examination, an x-ray revealed a fracture in the bird's right wing, prompting the veterinary doctors to initiate the treatment process. The avian was kept in isolation in a warm and safe enclosure where it was nursed and provided multivitamins by the veterinary team, a treatment that
allowed the fracture to heal undisturbed.
Amit Bhise, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Junnar Division said: "After we found the bird injured, we brought it to the multi-speciality hospital for treatment. The heron's encouraging recovery was a positive sign, and we were thrilled to oversee the bird's eventual release back into the wild"
"We provided a nutritious diet of fish to support and strengthen the heron's recovery. A follow-up X-ray showed remarkable improvement of the bone structure. After 15 days of thoughtful attention and care, the bird's wing had recovered," Dr Avinash Visalkar, Veterinary Officer, Wildlife SOS said.
Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS: "When keeping an animal in care, we try to mimic their natural surroundings so that they feel comfortable. Ensuring a safe environment, along with nursing, treatment and nutrition, is also important in the recovery process."
