An adult male rhino that strayed out from the Kaziranga National Park in eastern India was finally captured on January 19.

The animal escaped the park on January 16, and after a three day pursuit, forest officials and local villagers successfully captured the rhino at Bamunipa village.

It was then taken to Assam State Zoo for observation under veterinary care after its capture.

Park Director, P Sivakumar, IFS expressed gratitude to "tolerant and cooperative local people including residents of Bamunipam village".

An adult male Rhino that strayed out from the Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve on 16 January has been finally immobilized and taken to Assam State Zoo for observation under vetniere.

The Rhino that moved out of Park from Jakahalabandha area of Kaliabor, was successfully guided inside the Park. On 18th the Rhino crossed the River Brahamaputra and travelled to Dighali, Jamuguri and Sootea.

Forest officials & local villagers rescued
the Rhino is successfully immobolized at Bamunipa on 19 January


Park Director, P Sivakumar, IFS expresses gratitude to tolerant and cooperative local people including residents of Bamunipam village.