Injured tiger rescued from Uttarakhand’s Terai West forest dies during treatment

An adult male tiger that was rescued from a critically injured state in the Phato range of Uttarakhand’s Terai West forest died during treatment at a rescue centre in Corbett National Park, stated forest officials. The injured tiger was rescued a few days ago and was transferred to the Dhela range of the national park for treatment.

Upon reaching the rescue centre, the tiger was found in a grave condition. A team of wildlife veterinarians immediately initiated treatment and maintained round-the-clock observation over the tiger. The Corbett National Park warden, Binder Pal Singh, informed that the tiger's critical condition at the time of rescue was a key factor in its unfortunate demise.

A panel of veterinarians performed a postmortem examination of the deceased tiger's body at the Dhela rescue centre on Wednesday, adhering to the guidelines set by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The presence of forest officials, wildlife experts, and representatives from non-governmental organizations was mandatory during the process.

Biological samples were collected during the postmortem for further examination, which would be sent to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun. The official did not provide specific findings on the tiger's condition and cause of death, stating that the results would be known after the examination of the samples and other required procedures.

The tiger's carcass was subsequently cremated and disposed of in accordance with the NTCA guidelines.