Hyena rescued from Aravallis dies

Our Correspondent

Gurugram, April 19

A hyena which was found injured in the Aravalli forests area of Faridabad on Sunday and rescued by the Wildlife Department died on Monday. The preliminary investigation hints at accident leading to serious injuries on his right leg.

According to Charan Singh, wildlife inspector, Faridabad, they had got information about the injured hyena from near Badkhal forest area. The animal was then rescued and sent for treatment in Devashrya animal hospital.

“The animal was undergoing treatment but succumbed to injuries. The actual cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem examination. Prima facie, it seems like the animal must have been injured due to an accident. The hyena is also blind so it might not have been able to find food,” said Ravi Dubey, member, People for Animals Trust, Faridabad.

The accident has once again brought to fore the long pending demand for a wildlife corridor. The area laden with various roads is proving to be deadly for animals venturing around and many beasts, including leopards, have died in accidents.