Five orangutans found during routine patrolling inside Ranakatha Protected Reserved Forest near Badapai village in Baleshwar district.
Five orangutans found during routine patrolling inside Ranakatha Protected Reserved Forest near Badapai village in Baleshwar district.
Forest staff located the animals while carrying out regular checks in the protected area.
Forest staff shifted the animals to Udaypur Section Office for their safety.
The move took place soon after the discovery to keep the five orangutans found secure.
The five orangutans found are under observation at the Udaypur Section Office.
They are receiving treatment from the Circle Veterinary Team.
All five are reported to be in normal condition.
A separate team is investigating how the orangutans reached the area.
The team is also checking whether anyone was involved.
The five orangutans found remain under care and observation.
Forest authorities continue the investigation.
People in the region can expect regular updates from forest officials on the animals’ condition and the probe.
