A crocodile wandering across a village road near Keruru in Vatpally mandal created panic on Friday night, prompting forest officials to launch a late-night rescue operation. The reptile was safely captured and released into the Manjeera river near Singur.
Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, pledged full cooperation with a Supreme Court-appointed SIT probing allegations of irregularities in acquiring animals, particularly elephants. The apex court clarified that the inquiry does not imply wrongdoing or doubts about statutory authorities
Santoshi Pradeep, a Telangana-based animal rescuer, travelled over 280 km to a Maharashtra village to rescue a jackal trapped in a 30-ft well. Her daring descent and successful rescue drew widespread appreciation from locals and animal lovers alike.