Dedicated team of animal welfare volunteers, veterinarians rescue, save bull with can stuck in its mouth

By A Representative

In a dramatic early morning rescue, a bull with an aluminum can dangerously stuck in its mouth was saved by a dedicated team of animal welfare volunteers and veterinarians. The incident, which highlights the critical need for specialized equipment for animal rescues, took place in Ganpati Fatsar.

The rescue began when Gauri Parmar, a local resident, approached Natubhai L. Parmar, the operator of the Gautam Buddha Gaushala Ashram. She reported that a large bull had an aluminum ghee can stuck in its mouth, causing severe bleeding. Natubhai immediately contacted Dr. Ashok Kumar Rathod, a government veterinarian, who examined the animal and determined that it needed to be sedated to safely remove the can.

The bull, however, was too large and agitated to be captured or tied down. Despite the efforts of local residents, including Melabhai Bharwad, Ganubhai Bharwad, Karanbhai, and Dilip Parmar, the animal remained out of reach.

Recognizing the difficult situation, Natubhai called the Jivdaya Charitable Trust in Surendranagar for assistance. A team led by Dr. Parth Dev Morari arrived on the scene and carefully administered a sedative injection to the bull from behind. In the process, the bull kicked Dr. Morari, but he successfully injected the animal.

After about 20 minutes, the bull was sedated, and the rescue operation began. A team of volunteers from the Gautam Buddha Gaushala Ashram, including Chirag Parmar, Mehul Vaghela, Montu Vaghela, and Natubhai Parmar, along with Jivdaya Trust members Bhavin Shah and Ankit Mundhwa, worked to cut the can out of the bull’s lower jaw using cutters and other tools.

The can had caused extensive damage, breaking both sides of the bull’s jaw. The team provided crucial medical care, including stitching the wounds, which stopped the heavy bleeding and saved the animal’s life.

Following the successful rescue, Natubhai L. Parmar issued a statement urging the state government to address the lack of specialized equipment for such emergencies. He recommended that local municipalities recruit professionals with dart guns to safely sedate stray animals like cows, bulls, and dogs from a distance, ensuring timely and effective treatment for animals in distress.

This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and compassion of animal rescuers and highlights the need for better resources to protect stray animals in the community.

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