Chitwan, August 18
A rare one-horned rhino, which was swept away by a swollen river to India, has been rescued unharmed.
The female rhino of estimated two and a half years of age was rescued yesterday and brought home to Chitwan Naitonal Park (CNP) on a truck today, Information Officer and Assistant Conservation Officer Nurendra Aryal confirmed.
The rhino was swept away by the flood and had reached 42 km south at the Nepal-India border. It was found at Bagaha area of India and rescued with the support of information provided by the Indian officials. The rhino was found in midst of a sugarcane field in a village.
Meanwhile, the CNP has stated that the recent flood in the rivers has swept away at least five other rhinos. One of the rhinos was spotted heading towards Nepal-India border near the Balmiki Ashram whereas another was spotted in a forest near the Balmiki town along the Narayani River.
Another missing rhino has been spotted at the Buffer Zone Forest in India.
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