Cyclone Fani raises safety concerns about spotted deer in

Press Trust of India  |  Bhubaneswar 

Concerns have been raised by a senior wildlife on the safety of spotted deer in Balukhand sanctuary, in view of the likely landfall of Cyclone Fani close to the place on Friday.

of Forests (Wildlife) A K Mohapatra told PTI, the fate of about 3,000 spotted deer in the sanctuary has become uncertain as wild animals cannot be shifted to safe places like human beings.

"There is no specific plan for their protection. The bamboo groves and Casuarina plants inside the sanctuary may help the animals to protect themselves," he said.

Forest officials are trying to generate awareness among the local people not to harm the animals and provide them shelter during the cyclone.

However, the effort is unlikely to help the spotted deer as the locals will struggle for their own survival during the calamity, a local said.

has launched the country's biggest evacuation drive to save the lives of people living in low-lying areas, there is no specific plan to rescue wild animals.

The cyclone is likely to hit the coast near by Friday afternoon.

The is home to a variety of animals, including spotted deer, monkeys, jungle cats, hyenas, monitor lizards and snakes.

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First Published: Thu, May 02 2019. 14:50 IST