Manipur: Three Rescued Barking Deer Released at Keibul Lamjao National Park
In a positive development for wildlife conservation in Manipur, three endangered barking deer—including a young fawn—have been successfully rescued from human settlements and released back into their natural habitat at Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Rescue Operations Across Districts
The rescues were carried out in multiple locations across Imphal West district and Imphal East district, following reports of the animals straying into residential areas.
📍 First Rescue – Uchiwa Mamang Leikai (Imphal West)
- An adult barking deer entered the residence of a local family near Loktak Lake
- Residents safely secured the animal and informed forest authorities
- The deer was handed over without any injuries
📍 Second Rescue – Uchiwa Santhel Area
- Another adult deer was spotted in a nearby locality
- Local volunteers, along with members of the Unique Wildlife Protection Committee Manipur, carried out a careful rescue
- The operation ensured the animal was not harmed during capture
📍 Third Rescue – Sanasabi (Imphal East)
- A fawn was rescued by a team from Yaingangpokpi Police Station after alerts from residents
- Officials intervened quickly to prevent the young animal from falling prey to poachers
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Medical Care and Release
- Forest teams conducted health checks and first aid for all three animals
- Officials from multiple forest divisions coordinated the effort
- After ensuring they were fit, the deer were released into Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating national park
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Conclusion
The successful rescue and release of the three barking deer underline the importance of community awareness, quick response, and coordinated conservation efforts. It also reinforces the ecological importance of Keibul Lamjao National Park as a safe refuge for wildlife in Manipur.
