Officials Rescue Sambar Deer From Bangkok Park Floods
Officials rescued 10 sambar deer from Bangkok's flooded Siam Amazing Park on September 28, relocating them to safety after the animals had been stranded in water for extended periods.
On September 28, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin revealed that social media posts reported more than 20 sambar deer at Siam Amazing Park in Bangkok were affected by severe flooding and had been standing in water for extended periods. Chomklin coordinated with the park's management and directed the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to deploy veterinary teams and officials to assess the situation and plan the relocation of the deer to a safe location.
At 8:30 p.m., a 20-member team from the department, including veterinarians, wildlife health management staff, and officials from multiple wildlife breeding stations, along with volunteers from wildlife foundations and animal welfare organizations, began moving the deer from the flooded area. The operation successfully relocated 10 sambar deer and recovered 6 carcasses that had died before the rescue began. The operation was completed by 11:30 p.m.
Cholmklin said that rapid response and proper care were essential once animals were found to be affected by flooding. He instructed the department to work closely with Siam Amazing Park and other relevant agencies to monitor the remaining deer's health and welfare continuously. Park management expressed gratitude for the swift intervention and confirmed full cooperation with officials to ensure the animals' safety and minimize flood impact.
