Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) handed over a python snake, which was rescued on Sunday, over to the local Barkal Forest Department Officer of Rangamati district through necessary coordination on Monday.
Members of BGB's Chhotaharina Battalion (12 BGB) of Barkal upazila in Rangamati district rescued the about-five foot long python, an endangered species, from the battalion headquarter on Sunday.
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This endangered animal was then safely protected by providing necessary care at the battalion headquarters. Later on today (Monday), the snake was handed over to the Barkal Forest Department Officer, said commanding officer of the 12 BGB battalion Lt Col SM Shafiqur Rahman on Monday.
The Forest Department's official thanked the BGB for rescuing the endangered python. It may be mentioned that the rescued Python snake will be released in Kaptai Sanctuary.
Traditionally, the BGB has always played a leading role in conserving nature and wildlife. The BGB has a unique precedent of conserving and releasing the rescued wildlife in the border areas through proper care and proper process.