DART Operations
When an animal gets stuck in an extreme situation, the critical components of rescue are - Swift Response > Trained Personnel > Strategic Plan > Professional Equipment > Patience and perseverance!
Once rescued, the animal undergoes an evaluation to gauge if medical intervention is required or if it is fit for immediate release. For wildlife that may have fallen in wells or have their limbs caught in hunting traps, our veterinarians along with Forest Department officials ascertain if post-rescue it should be immediately released in a safe habitat or whether it requires medical observation, treatment, or surgery at the RESQ Wildlife Treatment Transit Centre before its eventual release.
Natural Disasters
During natural disasters like the floods in Kerala in 2018, Pune Sangli Floods in 2019, Cyclone Nisarga in 2020 as well as challenging rescues during the COVID-19 pandemic, our team was able to rescue scores of animals safely and efficiently owing to their knowledge of technical rescue methods and professional equipment, which has been graciously donated to RESQ over the years.