Jackal injured in road accident near Vasant Kunj, rescued by wildlife SOS

A six-month-old female golden jackal was rescued by Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit in New Delhi. The animal was injured in a road accident near the Sanjay Van forest area in the capital.

The baby jackal is currently undergoing treatment. It will be released back into its natural habitat upon recovery, as reported by the Wildlife SOS.

The helpline number of Wildlife SOS received a call by a passer-by, who spotted the injured jackal and alerted the authorities about the accident at Kishangarh village near Sanjay Van forest, New Delhi.

The Wildlife SOS immediately sent a three-member team to the location and took control of the situation. The team had an ambulance with them in which the jackal was carried for treatment.

Sanjay Mehlawat, who called Wildlife SOS said, "I found the jackal on the side of the road and it appeared to have been hit by a speeding car or bike. I called up Wildlife SOS for help and their team handled the situation efficiently."

The jackal had suffered serious external and neck injuries.

"Our dedicated team of veterinarians is carrying out the necessary treatment for the injuries sustained by the jackal. It is not uncommon for us to receive rescue calls where an unsuspecting animal has been injured due to negligent or rash driving. Such accidents not only put the lives of the animals at risk but also pose a threat to the safety of the people driving the vehicle," Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder, Wildlife SOS, said.

The golden jackal (Canis aureu) also known as the common jackal or Asiatic jackal belongs to the canidae family and is a native to the Indian subcontinent. This species is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.