IFAW Rescues Animals from Floods in India

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Here is latest from IFAW's flood relief efforts in India. We are currently

working to save hundreds of animals in Western India's flood ravaged states of

Gujarat and Maharashtra. We anticipate that our rescue efforts will continue for

another week. To learn more, click here

http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=139855

 

Kerry Branon

Communications Coordinator

IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)

765 Attucks Lane

Hyannis, MA 02601

508-744-2068 office

508-776-9872 cell

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www.ifaw.org <http://www.ifaw.org/>

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IFAW Rescues Animals from Floods in India

 

 

 

(Yarmouth Port, Mass. - 26 August 2005) - IFAW (International Fund for Animal

Welfare - www.ifaw.org) announced today results of a large-scale emergency

relief operation to save hundreds of animals in Western India's flood ravaged

states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

 

 

 

" Massive flooding in the city of Mumbai and areas in Gujarat and Maharashtra has

already killed thousands of animals, " said Anand Ramanathan, IFAW Emergency

Relief operations manager. " In response, IFAW and the Wildlife Trust of India

(WTI) have mobilized Emergency Relief team members to rescue as many animals we

can. "

 

 

 

Northeast India is known for annual flooding but this year unexpected floods in

Western India left many unprepared. In Mumbai, more than 2,500 buffaloes and

14,000 sheep and goats were killed when the enclosed pens flooded with 14 feet

of water. Hundreds of farm animals, including 800 pigs from a local pig farm,

were washed away in heavy flooding.

 

 

 

In Gujarat, IFAW's Emergency Relief (ER) team is working with local wildlife

rehabbers has already rescued more than 200 snakes and endangered sea turtles

displaced by the floods.

 

 

 

In Maharashtra, IFAW's ER team is working with local vets and has treated

hundreds of dogs, cats, cows, buffaloes and goats affected by the flooding -

including the vaccination of hundreds of animals to prevent the spread of

disease. The IFAW ER team is also distributing food and medicine to poor

villagers who are unable to take care of cattle and livestock. Rescue teams are

reaching out to assess and assist animals in other villages as they become more

accessible while the flooding recedes. Relief efforts are expected to continue

for another week.

 

 

 

About IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)

 

Founded in 1969, IFAW works to protect animals and their habitats. With offices

in 15 countries around the world, IFAW works to protect whales, elephants, great

apes, big cats, dogs and cats, seals, and other animals. To learn how to help,

please visit <http://www.ifaw.org/> www.ifaw.org.

 

 

 

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