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Indonesia evacuates 11 orangutans as wildfire threatens rehab centre
Emergency protocols were activated at a rehabilitation facility in East Kalimantan as smoke and flames advanced toward the sanctuary. The orangutans were safely evacuated from the threatened site.
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Authorities in Indonesia moved swiftly to rescue 11 orangutans from immediate danger as an approaching wildfire threatened a rehabilitation centre in Samboja, East Kalimantan province. The Jejak Pulang Forest School activated emergency procedures on September 1 after smoke and flames began closing in on the facility.
The evacuation was conducted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the resident primates. Staff at the rehabilitation centre, which focuses on caring for orangutans, implemented established protocols to relocate the animals away from the advancing fire front.
The incident underscores the ongoing vulnerability of wildlife sanctuaries in the region during fire season. Kalimantan has experienced recurring wildfires in recent years, threatening both natural habitats and facilities dedicated to protecting endangered species.
Details regarding the specific location to which the orangutans were relocated and the current status of the rehabilitation centre were not immediately available. Authorities did not provide further information on the extent of the wildfire threat or containment efforts in the area.