Trapped rare serow rescued in north-central Vietnam
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 16:26 GMT+7
Forest rangers in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam managed to rescue a rare male serow caught in a poacher’s trap during their routine patrol on Friday, the provincial Forest Protection Department confirmed on Saturday.
The rescue took place in a protective forest area known for its rich and diverse ecosystem.
As the rangers of Tuong Duong District were patrolling the forest, they unexpectedly heard faint cries coming from a dense thicket.
Examining the area, they discovered the serow was ensnared in a wire trap, which is commonly used for hunting wildlife.
The patrol team carefully removed the trap to avoid causing further harm to the serow, which had suffered leg scratches from the trap.
To prevent infection, the team promptly disinfected the wounds with medical alcohol.
The serow then was released back into the wild.
The serow, known scientifically as Naemorhedus milneedwardsii, is native to Southeast Asia, particularly the Indochina Peninsula, and is found in countries like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.
The animal is classified as an endangered and rare species in Group IB under the Vietnamese government’s Decree No.6.
The serow population in Vietnam is dwindling due to rampant hunting, trapping, and habitat loss.
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