Injured rock eagle-owl rescued and released in Sathya Sai District - The HinduUpdated - August 08, 2026 10:00 pm IST - PUTTAPARTHIA rock eagle-owl, a Schedule I species, rescued by forest officials near Dharmavaram in Sri Sathya Sai district on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENTA rock eagle-owl, a Schedule I protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, was rescued after being found injured near Dharmavaram in Sri Sathya Sai district on Tuesday (August 4, 2026). After treatment, it was released into the wild.Forest officials said the rescue was carried out under the HANUMAN Wildlife Rescue Initiative, which ensured the bird received immediate veterinary care. After recovering, the owl was released into the Nelakota Reserve Forest in the district.The operation reflected the Forest Department’s commitment to protecting vulnerable wildlife through timely intervention, scientific rehabilitation, and coordinated field efforts, while promoting conservation of protected species and biodiversity across the district.Published - August 04, 2026 06:53 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }