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  • TABLE MOUNTAIN FIRE ANIMAL DRAMA

    23 Mar 2009 by Seth Rotherham in Animals, Cape Town Services, Charities

    Apart from glorious photo’s and stories about the brave firemen, another concern mentioned on the various blogs and Twitters following the recent Table Mountain fire , was the plight of the wildlife.

    The SPCA has been involved:

     

    Wildlife is the main casualty of the fires on Table Mountain – and the SPCA has had its hands full with urgent rescue and relief missions.Although numerous wild animals have been rescued, more casualties are expected while the fire still burns – and in its aftermath – and SPCA Inspectors remain on full alert.

     

    andries venter
    COGH SPCA Chief Inspector Andries Venter
    carries the severly burnt grysbokkie to safety.

     

    To date, no domestic animals appear to have been affected, but the SPCA urges pet owners to keep a close eye on their dogs and cats.

    One of the heartbreaking casualties of the fire was a grysbok, whose plight was brought to the attention of SPCA Chief Inspector Andries Venter by the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Management team.

    The grysbok was found in a quarry near Vredehoek, with severe burn wounds on its legs and face. It was unable to move because of its injuries.

    The animal was rushed to Dr George Coury at Citi Vet in Gardens, where it was put on a drip and given emergency treatment for its pain and injuries. Unfortunately it suffered internal injuries from smoke inhalation and passed away.

     

    To report injured animals – or for more information about the SPCA’s rescue efforts – please call 021 700 4158/9 or contact the SPCA after hours emergency number: 083 326 1604.

    CLICK HERE for more from the SPCA website.

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