11 Lions Found Dead In Gir Forest, Gujarat Government Ordered Investigation
11 Lions Found Dead In Gir Forest In 10 Days, Gujarat Government Ordered Investigation Gir Forest, Gujarat: 11 lions have died in the past few days at Gir forest's East division. Looking at the sudden deaths of the lions in the past few days, the government has ordered the officials to investigate the matter. According to the forest officials, Most of the lions died due to the lung infection. Some of the lions were suffering from it. Then the infection spread to other organs which lead to their death. Forest administration is taking every preventive measure and efforts now to save the remaining lions. They are providing them with the best medical care possible. They have vaccinated the remaining lions as it will strengthen their immunity to fight against such deadly disease. V.M. Chaudhri, Incharge, Assistant Conservator of Forests, said, "The authorities have collected the viscera samples of the dead lions and have sent them to the Junagadh Veterinary Hospital so that the bacteria and the virus which is affecting the lions can be known to us. We are taking all the necessary measures to save the remaining tigers." Also Read: Vijay Rupani sworn in as Gujarat’s new CM PCCF wildlife A K Saxena rushed to the Gir forest after getting the information about the lions’ deaths. He told the sources that, the infighting and injuries are affecting females and cubs basically. Gir in Gujarat is home to 520 lions. -PTC NEWS
