A group of conservation workers used CPR to revive two monkeys that had been electrocuted.

Visuals from the incident show two forest officers carefully handling one of the monkeys. They are seen supporting the animal while beating its back and rubbing its arms, performing CPR with precise, human-like techniques. Their actions eventually revive the monkey, bringing it back to life. One of the two monkeys appeared to have suffered a head injury from the fall, while the other showed no visible external injuries.

Forest workers Udaya and Sachitra acted swiftly, administering CPR just as they would to humans. Their timely efforts revived the monkeys, whose heartbeat had temporarily stopped following the electric shock from a nearby power line. Locals who witnessed the rescue praised the forest workers’ swift and skilled response, emphasising the importance of immediate action in such emergencies.

The monkeys were safely monitored after the rescue, and both have since shown signs of recovery. Arun P R, Beat Forest Officer, Palode Forest Range, Golden Valley Forest Check Post, Ponmudi Tourism, commented on the event, praising the team’s dedication and love for wildlife.

In a remarkable rescue, forest conservation workers administered CPR to two monkeys that had been electrocuted, saving their lives in a rare and heartwarming display of wildlife care. The quick intervention brought the monkeys back from the brink, highlighting the compassion and dedication of the forest protection teams.

The incident occurred at the Ponmudi Kallar Golden Valley Forest Check Post, located in Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram district in southern India’s Kerala on October 21.

Visuals from the incident show two forest officers carefully handling one of the monkeys. They are seen supporting the animal while beating its back and rubbing its arms, performing CPR with precise, human-like techniques. Their actions eventually revive the monkey, bringing it back to life. One of the two monkeys appeared to have suffered a head injury from the fall, while the other showed no visible external injuries.

Forest workers Udaya and Sachitra acted swiftly, administering CPR just as they would to humans. Their timely efforts revived the monkeys, whose heartbeat had temporarily stopped following the electric shock from a nearby power line. Locals who witnessed the rescue praised the forest workers’ swift and skilled response, emphasizing the importance of immediate action in such emergencies.

The monkeys were safely monitored after the rescue, and both have since shown signs of recovery. This incident underscores not only the risks wildlife face from human infrastructure but also the vital role of trained personnel in mitigating such hazards. Arun P R, Beat Forest Officer, Palode Forest Range, Golden Valley Forest Check Post, Ponmudi Tourism, commented on the event, praising the team’s dedication and love for wildlife.

This extraordinary act of care serves as a powerful reminder of humanity’s ability to protect and nurture the natural world. By going beyond conventional duties, the forest guards and conservation committee members demonstrated that empathy and quick thinking can save lives—wildlife lives included.