In Ta Lu commune, Dong Giang district, a community group dedicated to protecting forests recently discovered a chamois caught in a hunter’s trap. Thanks to their quick actions, they were able to save the trapped animal.
On April 17, Mr. Le Hoang Son, Director of the Management Board of Sao La Species Conservation Area in Quang Nam, confirmed the incident. The Areh village community group was on patrol in sub-area 39 of Ta Lu commune when they found the adult chamois caught in the trap. The chamois, weighing approximately 40 kg and covered in black fur, struggled to free itself from the trap.
A security force group consisting of six individuals managed to control the chamois and remove the cable that was tightening around its front leg. Once freed, the chamois ran back into the forest, escaping from danger.
Chamois, scientifically known as Capricornis milneedwardsii, is an endangered species and is listed as a rare and precious forest animal that needs protection. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in countries like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, this bovine animal is threatened by hunting and habitat loss. Their population in Vietnam is decreasing due to these factors posing a threat to their survival.
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