Manali, Feb. 4 -- A Sambar, a large deer native to South and Southeast Asia, was injured and trapped in the Tirthan River on the border between the Banjar sub-division of Kullu district and the Bali Chowki area in Himachal Pradesh.

The animal was rescued by a forest department team. It is the largest deer species found on the Indian subcontinent and is widely recognised for its robust build and impressive antlers.

The injured Sambar died around 11:15 PM during treatment at the Banjar veterinary hospital, after which the forest department cremated it on Wednesday afternoon. The post-mortem report also revealed that the animal was injured.

However, it is yet to be ascertained whether the animal died due to injury or if any poacher was in...