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Four-month-old gaur rescued from tank in Coonoor

A gaur, which slipped into a tank in an estate near Coonoor in The Nilgiris, was rescued by the Forest Department on Tuesday.

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The barely four-month-old gaur fell into the ground level tank, left opened with a few feet of water. On receiving information, a joint team of around 15 staff from forest, fire and Rescue service and Police department commenced the rescue operation. The gaur was tied to a rope and lifted out. It was treated for minor injuries and allowed to rejoin its herd that was waiting a little distance away.

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