Carcasses of Sambar deer floating in Ambewela reservoir

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The carcasses of a large number of Sambar deer that inhabit in Hortain Planes were found floating in the Ambewela reservoir in Nanu- oya, people fisihing in the reservoir said.

They said about ten such carcases of Sambar deer were found within a week.

According to the fishermen, these animals that come to the reservoir for water might have been bitten and chased away by some hounds, abandoned by hunters and they might have drowned.

They said people who use water from this reservoir for drinking and irrigation purposes are faced with serious issues due the contamination of water.

They complained that wildlife officials were yet to take any action against this, despite several complaints. (Ranjith Rajapaksa)

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D P P Prasad Friday, 19 August 2022 04:41 PM

It is unbelievable that the sambar deers are chased away by the hounds. Normally all wid animals are used to drink the water from nearest water sources.Thus this reservoir is also a part of their of habitat.Therefore the department of wildlife should hold an inquiry in order to ascertain whether the animals migh have been administered poison by the unknown party.The carcasses of the animals should be subjected to the thorough medical examination .

Oh deer, what can the matter be? Saturday, 20 August 2022 06:54 AM

In this buddhist country if we can't live with deers, how can we live with our dears?

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