India officials confiscate crane from Indian man who saved it
A rare Sarus crane has been confiscated from the Indian man who nursed it back to health from injury after the story of their bond made headlines.- to a wildlife sanctuary.
Local media reported it had been found by villagers who were seen feeding a crane in a video that went viral. But officials denied the reports, saying the crane remained "within the boundaries" of Samaspur bird sanctuary where it was taken. Farmer Mohammad Arif, who found the crane last year, said officials arrived at his home on Tuesday afternoon, and told him the bird could no longer stay with him. They had received orders from the wildlife department to confiscate it, he said.
In the video by BBC Hindi earlier this month Mr Arif explained he thought the bird would leave once its injuries healed, but it stayed and rarely left his side.Shubham Verma/BBC"But then they chased me away. I don't know what condition they have kept it in. They must have locked it up, otherwise it would have come back to me," he said, adding: "I want it to be set free. I know it will return to me.
Mr Sinha said not doing so could encourage others to keep wild animals as pets. "Wild animals have wild instincts. What happens if the bird attacks someone?"
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