KFT-SOT Rally at Sundarbans

As part of the Aircel Save Our Tigers campaign, Kids for Tigers' Sundarban chapter structured a rally on Thursday November 11, 2010 to mark the Wildlife Week that is being observed throughout the state by the Forest Department.

Around 500+ kids from 2 schools of Sonaga walked across the village to pledge support for Bengal Tigers. A few months earlier a Tiger had entered this particular village & a woman was unfortunately mauled. She however recovered after a thorough treatment extended by the Forest Department.

The Tiger that was hiding inside a cowshed was cordoned off by members of the local Eco Development Committee (EDC) & thereafter was tranquilized & rescued by the Forest Department. It was later released inside the core area of the Sundarban Tiger Reserve, healthy & safe.

As part of conservation initiatives, such rallies boost the morale of both the field staff & local EDC members who jointly tackle such sensitive situations.

Coordinators:
Joydip & Suchandra Kundu for Sanctuary Asia
wildwatchers@gmail.com

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