# Injured Indian vulture rescued, released in Karnataka sanctuary 2026-08-10T17:54:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A six-month-old Indian Vulture, classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, was rescued and treated for a hairline fracture in its left leg by People for Animals veterinarians in Bengaluru. The bird, one of only three known vultures in the Ramanagara landscape, was released last week at the Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary after two months of rehabilitation. The recovery included conventional fracture management and flight assessments. The vulture was spotted flying normally and feeding near its nesting area after release. Indian Vulture populations across India collapsed largely due to the veterinary drug diclofenac. Conservationists warn the species remains critically depleted despite stricter regulations on the drug. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: diclofenac ban, Indian Vulture, Karnataka Forest Department, People for Animals, Ramanagara, wildlife rescue Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/injured-indian-vulture-rescued-released-in-karnataka-sanctuary/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/injured-indian-vulture-rescued-released-in-karnataka-sanctuary/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.