It was late in the evening when a distressed call came in—a Russell’s viper had been spotted inside a house compound. The residents were terrified, knowing how dangerous the snake could be. We quickly grabbed our gear and rushed to the location.
It was a regular day when we received an urgent rescue call—a deer had fallen into a deep well filled with water. Without wasting a moment, we rushed to the location, only to find the helpless animal struggling to stay afloat. Panic was setting in, and the crowd around the well was growing rapidly, making the situation even more tense.
In the heart of Karnataka's lush Udupi Range, where the Western Ghats' rich biodiversity thrives, one individual stands out as a true protector of wildlife. Recently, the Forest Department of Udupi Range felicitated AKSHAY N SHET ( Founder and Lead Rescuer of UCHUU TRUST ) for their relentless efforts in rescuing snakes and other wildlife from dangerous situations, ensuring their safe return to their natural habitats.
