Nilgai rescued from south Delhi park

An adult male Nilgai (blue bull) was today rescued from a park in South Delhi in a four hour long rescue operation, after it had strayed from a nearby forest.
A Delhi-based wildlife body said that the blue bull was rescued from a park in Alaknanda in South Delhi and was released into the adjoining forest area after a brief observation period.
"The Nilgai was found wandering near the wall that separates the 'green belt' region from the residential enclave. The rescue operation took almost four hours as the animal was stressed and care had to be taken not to injure it.

"The animal was captured using a safety net and was carefully transferred to the rescue van. The Nilgai was found to be in good health and was released back into its natural habitat," Wildlife SoS said in a statement.
Blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is the largest Asian antelope and is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and it is protected under Schedule III of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The blue bull was presumed to have strayed into the residential area from the adjoining Jahanpanah Forests.
"Nilgais straying into residential areas is not uncommon these days. In case of coming across a stray Nilgai, we request the people not to chase or tease the animal.

"It is best to call the Wildlife SOS rescue helpline in such cases. Our rescue team works round the clock within the National Capital Region to rescue distressed urban wildlife, such as this Nilgai," said Geeta Sheshamani, Co-founder of Wildlife SOS.