The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued a live Chitra deer from a poacher's snare in the Sundarbans on Monday afternoon. A Coast Guard team then administered medical treatment to it, before releasing it back into the wild.
Also known as the chital, or spotted deer, the chitra deer is native to the Indian subcontinent, and one of the most iconic and beloved inhabitants of the Sundarban.
Acting on a tip-off about poaching activity near Sundartala Khal along the Pasur River in Mongla upazila under East Sundarbans, a drive was launched by the Coast Guard's Harbaria Station around 1:00pm, leading to the rescue of the trapped deer. However, no poachers were arrested at the scene.
Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon said on Monday night that after receiving proper treatment, the deer was released into the Suryamukhi area of the forest around 3:00pm in the presence of Nandabala Forest Department officials.
The Coast Guard affirmed that its operations will continue to prevent illegal poaching, preserve biodiversity, and safeguard wildlife in the World Heritage site.