A full-grown Indian gaur (Bos gaurus) was successfully rescued on Tuesday after it became trapped between two major Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) water supply pipelines at Vishranti Nagar on Canal Road in the Sinhagad Road area, officials said.
The difficult and technically challenging rescue operation was carried out by the Pune Forest Division with support from multiple agencies and local citizens. The operation lasted several hours before the animal was safely freed.
According to the Pune Forest Division, the incident was reported at around 11:51 am by local residents who noticed the animal stuck between the pipelines.
Forest officials quickly reached the spot and began a coordinated rescue effort under the guidance of Conservator of Forests Ashish Thakare.
Multi-agency coordination at site
The rescue operation involved close coordination between several agencies, including Pune Forest Department, Pune City Police, Pune Fire Brigade, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials, RESQ Charitable Trust, veterinary experts and
local residents.
The officials said the combined response played a key role in ensuring the safe rescue of the wild animal.
Trapped between narrow pipeline gap
The gaur was found firmly wedged between two large water supply pipelines, making the rescue operation highly complex.
Due to the confined space and risk of injury, veterinary experts first tranquilised the animal to reduce stress and prevent further harm.
After sedation, a crane along with specialised rescue equipment was used to carefully lift the gaur out from the narrow space between the pipelines.
Officials stated that the animal did not suffer any additional injuries during the operation.
Post-rescue treatment and rehabilitation
After being rescued, the gaur was given a preliminary veterinary check-up at the site.
It was then shifted to the Forest Department’s Transit Treatment Centre in Bavdhan for further observation, treatment and rehabilitation.
Forest officials said the animal will remain under care until it fully recovers and will later be released back into its natural habitat following standard wildlife protocols.
Deputy Conservator of Forests Abhijeet Waykos said wildlife protection remains the department’s top priority.
He said the tight space between pipelines made the operation extremely challenging, but coordination between all agencies ensured a successful outcome.
He also thanked all participating agencies and local citizens for their timely support.
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