Published: 06:45 PM, 11 November 2026
Injured Spotted Deer Rescued from Poacher’s Trap in Sundarbans, Released After Treatment
The Bangladesh Coast Guard has rescued an injured spotted deer trapped in a poacher’s snare in the Sundarbans and safely released it into the forest after providing initial medical treatment.
Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon disclosed the information on Monday night, November 9, 2026.
According to him, the Coast Guard received intelligence that poachers had set traps to hunt deer near Sundartala Canal, adjacent to the Pashur River in the Sundarbans under Mongla Police Station in Bagerhat.
Acting on the information, Coast Guard Station Harbaria conducted an operation in the area at around 1:00pm on November 9. During the operation, Coast Guard personnel rescued a live spotted deer that had become trapped in a snare set by poachers.
Following the rescue, the deer was given initial medical treatment and subsequently released safely in the Suryamukhi area of the Sundarbans at around 3:00pm, in the presence of Forest Department personnel from Nandabala Forest Office.
Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon further stated that the Bangladesh Coast Guard would continue such operations to protect the Sundarbans' biodiversity and wildlife, prevent illegal hunting and ensure the safety of wild animals.
