PFA Sikkim saves wounded deer saved in Mamring, urges compassion for wildlife
What stood out most during this rescue was the tenderness shown by the PFA Sikkim team. Volunteers cradled the deer carefully, soothing its fear.
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An injured deer was rescued by PFA Sikkim near the Teesta River in Mamring, Rangpo, in what is believed to be a case of animal cruelty.
An injured deer, believed to have been the victim of human cruelty was rescued near Shangrila Industries by the team from People For Animals (PFA) Sikkim. The rescue, which took place close to the river belt, marks a rare but powerful moment in the organisation's usual routine which mostly revolves around helping dogs and cats.
When the call came in about a deer lying hurt near the factory area, the PFA Sikkim team did not hesitate. Despite the challenges, they rushed to the spot and worked quickly to save the helpless animal. The deer, visibly wounded and frightened seemed to bear the marks of what rescuers fear might have been an attempt to hunt it; possibly for meat.
The surrounding forest near Mamring and Rangpo is home to many wild creatures, but their safety is constantly at risk. Human expansion and indifference have turned peaceful habitats into danger zones. The Teesta River belt, once peaceful is now scattered with threats from pollution to poaching. This deer, like so many others was caught in that tension between nature and human greed.
What stood out most during this rescue was the tenderness shown by the PFA Sikkim team. Volunteers cradled the deer carefully, soothing its fear. The animal was transported to safety, where it is now under medical care.
PFA Sikkim later shared a message:
"It’s heartbreaking how selfish gain can cost a life so pure and harmless. When will we learn that the forest is their home, not our hunting ground? Every living being deserves to live in peace, not in fear."
While the deer recovers, the incident leaves behind an uncomfortable truth: nature gives us everything, yet we often respond with harm. The story of this one animal; frightened, injured, but saved speaks volumes. It reminds us to be better, to be kinder and above all, to be human in the truest sense.