DENR RESCUES BRAHMINY KITE

DENR RESCUES BRAHMINY KITE. A Brahminy kite or red-backed sea eagle, scientific Haliastur indus, was rescued by the wildlife team of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) provincial office in Zambales.

 

Glen Bringas found the wounded raptor near Bucao River and called Bangan Barangay Captain Celso Dagsaan, who coordinated with environment authorities for proper handling and immediate rescue of the wildlife.

 

The bird is now under the custody of the Botolan Wildlife Rescue Center in Barangay San Juan, Botolan, Zambales, where it is being treated and provided with medication before releasing it back to the wild.

 

The DENR encourages the public to turn over captured or rescued wild animals for proper handling and care.

 

Republic Act No. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act prohibits the possession, transport and collection of wildlife species and its derivatives without necessary permits from the DENR. (-30-)