Moose Calf Rescued from Poachers in Rechytsa District Returned to Forest
A moose calf, which poachers were pursuing with hunting dogs in the Rechytsa district, has been rescued and returned to the forest. This was reported by the State Inspectorate for the Protection of Wildlife and Vegetation.
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Specialists confirmed that the animal had recovered from severe stress, had no injuries, and was ready for an independent life in the wild. Following this, the moose calf was released. According to the inspectorate's report, it confidently ran deep into the forest.
The incident occurred this week in the hunting grounds of the Rechytsa forestry. Employees of the Gomel Regional Inspectorate received a report about illegal hunting. On site, it was discovered that poachers in a car were chasing a young moose calf across a field, setting hunting dogs on it.
Administrative proceedings have been initiated against the offenders, and some materials have been handed over to the Rechytsa District Department of Internal Affairs.