83 birds rescued in Pune after tree collapse
83 birds rescued in Pune after tree collapse
Eighty – three birds were rescued at Ozone Villa, Wagholi in Pune following the falling of a tree. The falling of the tree in Wagholi left the birds and their young homeless. The rescue operation was conducted by RESQ, a non-profit organization that recently established a new ‘RESQ Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre’ in Pune. The operation, which unfolded over two days, was initiated after the residents of the society alerted the rescue team on July 10.
Numerous bird species were sheltered by the fallen tree in Ozone Villa, which was in immediate danger because of its collapse. A committed group of seven rescuers responded quickly to the request from concerned locals. The goal was to rescue eighty-three birds, including several cormorants and twenty-eight pond herons. These birds included adults, fledglings, nestlings, and even fragile eggs that were in danger. Getting the birds out of the wreckage safely was a difficult operation for the rescue crew. Yet they carefully recovered every bird, making sure none was lost and then transported the birds to the RESQ centre for urgent treatment and rehabilitation.
Tuhin Satarkar, a member of RESQ said, “Amidst the urgency and intensity of our rescue mission in Pune, we safeguarded not just nests and eggs, but lives intertwined with nature’s tapestry. Each bird, from the soaring herons to the humble cormorants, embodies resilience and hope for a renewed future in their natural habitat.”
Another member of RESQ also said, “Urban wildlife faces numerous threats due to human activities. To mitigate these risks, local authorities and residents must take proactive measures. Informing the local forest department or the RESQ helpline before undertaking tree-cutting or maintenance activities can help protect these vulnerable creatures. Such precautions ensure that rescue teams can be alerted in advance, allowing them to plan and execute rescue operations effectively.”
