Srinagar, April 17 -- In a notable feat of wildlife care, a critically injured Eurasian eagle owl has been successfully treated and revived at the Wild Animal Health Care Centre, Dachigam, marking a significant advancement in veterinary intervention in Kashmir.

The Schedule IV protected bird was rescued from the office of the Wildlife Warden, North Region, in an extremely critical condition, officials said. It had reportedly suffered severe distress, complete anorexia, acute pain and a traumatic dislocation of the humerus. On arrival at the facility, the owl was in a near-comatose state, prompting immediate emergency response.

Veterinary experts at the centre initiated life-saving stabilisation procedures before undertaking a complex su...