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Rescued tiger from Uttarakhand's Terai West forest dies while under treatment
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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A tiger rescued from injury in Uttarakhand's Terai West forest has died while receiving medical care, officials said.
Forest officials rescued an injured tiger from the dense Terai West forest in Uttarakhand after it was found limping and showing signs of trauma. The animal was swiftly moved to a wildlife rehabilitation centre where veterinarians began emergency treatment.
Despite intensive care, the tiger's condition deteriorated and it succumbed to its injuries within a few days of admission. The death has been confirmed by the Uttarakhand Forest Department, which said the animal suffered severe internal injuries that could not be reversed.
The department expressed sorrow over the loss, noting that the rescue operation highlighted the challenges of wildlife care in remote forest areas. It reiterated its commitment to continue monitoring and protecting the remaining tiger population in the region.
Despite intensive care, the tiger's condition deteriorated and it succumbed to its injuries within a few days of admission. The death has been confirmed by the Uttarakhand Forest Department, which said the animal suffered severe internal injuries that could not be reversed.
The department expressed sorrow over the loss, noting that the rescue operation highlighted the challenges of wildlife care in remote forest areas. It reiterated its commitment to continue monitoring and protecting the remaining tiger population in the region.