22 birds injured in Mysuru rain rescued by activist

May 5, 2020, 04:30 IST

Mysuru: A city-based animal activist on Monday provided treatment to 22 birds who were injured after heavy winds and uprooting of trees during heavy rainfall the previous night.
Ajay Kumar Jain rescued the injured birds from various places in the city and treated them at the Pragathi Bird Charitable Hospital in Vidyarayapuram.
Jain started getting calls pertaining to injured birds since early Monday morning. He said the injured birds include four eagles, five pelicans, five pigeons, two crows and a brahminy kite. A pelican and a crow suffered fractures and the rest sustained minor injuries and shock. “All the four eagles suffered shock and are under observation. The injured birds need the attention of surgeon and will stay here for a week or even more,” he said.
Since 2013, when he started the mission, Jain has rescued more than 1,700 birds. Two years ago, he rescued and saved 72 birds after receiving a call from the chief executive engineer at KRS. Heavy winds and uprooted of over 200 trees had resulted in the death of more than 400 birds then.
Jain, who bears the expenses of rescuing and treatment of birds, said at least Rs 10,000 is needed for the treatment of one seriously injured bird. He is the president of Pragathi Pratisthan and is also into the business of gift items.