Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi

Udupi, June 20: A rare pangolin that had fallen into a 50-foot-deep well in Guddiyangadi of Bommarabettu village near Hiriyadka was safely rescued on June 19 evening, thanks to the efforts of the forest department and local residents.

The incident came to light in the evening, prompting local social worker Vithin Hirehadka to immediately inform range forest officer Prabhakar Kulal. Responding swiftly, Kulal led a forest department team to the spot.

With continuous efforts from both locals and the department, a rescuer named Neeraya Sunil climbed into the well and managed to lift the pangolin, which was found stuck 20 feet deep. The operation was coordinated by sub-range forest officer Veeresh and forest guards Praveen and Sridhar Naregal, among others.

The pangolin, a rare mammal that lives in burrows and feeds primarily on ants and termites, is usually found in parts of Asia and Europe. The rescued animal was found to be in good condition and was later safely released into a protected forest area.