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Quick-thinking motorist rescues young deer from Singapore expressway
A stranded sambar deer fawn found severely dehydrated beside a major Singapore expressway has been rescued and returned to the wild after emergency veterinary care. The young animal was spotted by an alert motorist who immediately alerted authorities.
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A motorist's quick action led to the rescue of a young sambar deer found in distress beside Singapore's Bukit Timah Expressway on November 8. The fawn was discovered severely dehydrated near the busy roadway and promptly reported to the National Parks Board (NParks).
Rescue teams transported the animal to the Mandai Wildlife Centre for urgent medical attention. Veterinarians assessed the fawn's condition and provided necessary treatment to address its dehydration and overall health. The animal was kept under close observation overnight as staff monitored its recovery.
Following a marked improvement in the fawn's condition by the following morning, NParks officials released it back into the wild on November 9 near the location where it had been found. The successful intervention underscores the importance of public awareness in wildlife conservation efforts across Singapore's urban landscape.