Dehradun, Dec. 7 -- Garhwal Post Bureau
RAMNAGAR, 6 Dec: A Sambar deer that had become a centre of attraction for tourists and passers-by near the Kosi Barrage on the Ramnagar-Haldwani road has finally been rescued by the Forest Department. For several weeks, the animal had drawn crowds, with people stopping to take selfies and even feeding it inappropriate food such as biscuits. Its presence on the busy road was also causing frequent traffic jams, prompting the authorities to intervene.
Shekhar Tiwari, Range Officer of the Ramnagar Forest Division, stated that keeping in view the safety of both wildlife and the general public, the department, acting on the instructions of Director of Corbett Tiger Reserve Saket Badola, successfully carri...