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Disoriented Sambar Deer Rescued on Pakistan-India Border

11/20/2025

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A female sambar deer strayed from India into the Narowal border region of Pakistan and was rescued.
Residents of the village of Karpaal spotted the disoriented deer and alerted wildlife authorities.
Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Muhammad Taimoor led a rescue team with support from Punjab Rangers and local police.
The deer sustained minor injuries from running through thick vegetation.
It was treated and released back into its natural habitat.

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Story summary

A female sambar deer strayed from India into the Narowal border region of Pakistan and was rescued.
Residents of the village of Karpaal spotted the disoriented deer and alerted wildlife authorities.
Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Muhammad Taimoor led a rescue team with support from Punjab Rangers and local police.
The deer sustained minor injuries from running through thick vegetation.
It was treated and released back into its natural habitat.