Indian Gaur rescued from snare in Papikonda National Park of Andhra Pradesh
A 750‑kilogram Indian gaur was found trapped in a hunter‑set snare within the eco‑sensitive area of Papikonda National Park in Andhra Pradesh. Park officials rescued the animal; the rescue team acted quickly to free it and transferred it to the Animal Rescue Centre in Visakhapatnam, where it is receiving medical care. The incident highlights ongoing poaching pressures in protected zones.