Wildlife Vet Dr. Amir Rashid rescued the escaped Tigress in Multan

An escaped tiger from a pickup van on Multan Bosan Road was captured by a wildlife vet. According to the details, the female tiger was being shifted from Lahore’s breeding farm to Multan on pickup by an animal dealer. The pickup got stuck in a mud spot on Bosan Road. When the van tried to gear up, the cage opened and the tigress ran away into the fields. The owner first contacted the police and then wildlife officials.

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The female escaped tiger was rescued after a joint operation by the Wildlife Department and DHA Multan Zoo 360. The operation was completed professionally by DHA Multan Zoo Vet Dr. Amir Rashid. Dr Amir sedated the animal using a dot gun with great skill and then transferred it to the vehicle with the help of other colleagues. Meanwhile, the female tiger only slightly injured two persons. One of them was a Wildlife Department official.

طالبہ کا روپ دھار کر بندروں کی غیرقانونی خریدو فروخت کے خلاف لیڈی وائلڈ لائف آفیسر کی کارروائی

On the other hand, the owner has been fined under the Wildlife Act and the animal has been handed over to him.

دنیا میں چیتوں کی کل تعداد، صرف 7500 چیتے رہ گئے

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Dr. Jassar Aftab is a qualified Veterinarian having expertise in veterinary communication. He is a renowned veterinary Journalist of Pakistan. He is veterinary columnist, veterinary writer and veterinary analyst. He is the author of three books. He has written a number of articles and columns on different topics related to livestock, dairy, poultry, wildlife, fisheries, food security and different aspects of animal sciences and veterinary education.

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