IN PHOTOS: Female Indian pangolin rescued from wire mesh in Karad

Updated On: 31 October, 2025 09:50 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Wildlife officials rescued a female pangolin in Mundhe village of Maharashtra`s Karad. The pangolin was seen trapped in a wire mesh installed for poultry protection near the residence of Advocate Hanmant Rao Jamale on Friday morning. (PICS VIA RANJEET JADHAV)

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<p>Upon receiving the information, Honorary Wildlife Warden Rohan Bhate immediately informed senior forest officials and, along with Rapid Rescue Team (RRT) member Ajay Mahadik, rushed to the spot to conduct the rescue operation.</p>

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Upon receiving the information, Honorary Wildlife Warden Rohan Bhate immediately informed senior forest officials and, along with Rapid Rescue Team (RRT) member Ajay Mahadik, rushed to the spot to conduct the rescue operation.

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The pangolin was found entangled in the mesh and appeared to have struggled through the night to free itself, as indicated by marks on the ground

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After reaching the location, the rescue team carefully cut the mesh and successfully freed the pangolin

<p> The animal, identified as a female Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata), was estimated to be around two years old and weighed approximately 9.13 kg</p>

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The animal, identified as a female Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata), was estimated to be around two years old and weighed approximately 9.13 kg

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The pangolin was in good health and was examined by a veterinary officer before being safely released back into its natural forest habitat

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