Thread by @raww_ngo

Entangled #manja thread almost kills #BlackKite; rescued in time

It was found lying on the ground for several hours by #Mumbai's #Andheri resident.

Kite was safely rescued by our team in coordination with @MahaForest

Killer thread was removed off its leg on the spot to provide some relief to bird & was given first-aid on its way to vet.

Its medical examination revealed that it was acutely dehydrated, undernourished as it was unable to fend itself possibly for day or 2 before getting rescued

The injury caused by thread was so severe that the bird's leg was bleeding profusely.

It was immediately stabilized by team of vets & rehabilitators and necessary treatment was done. It was given vet administered fluids to ensure it stays hydrated along with its regular diet.

Glass-coated manja threads stay in the environment forever. As per media reports, they can be be fatal to humans as well. Death of several people including children have been reported. These threads can cut off blood supply to the body once entangled leading to immediate death.

These banned threads are so sharp that they often lead to amputation in victim birds. In extreme cases, they suffer from injuries beyond repair and even months of rehab cannot reverse the damage done.

The bird in such condition unfortunately then remains in captivity as it loses its ability to survive independently. We must pledge to stop using such banned life-threatening glass-coated manjas. .

We must also take a step forward and ensure that we discard ghost threads found abandoned around us and dispose of it off immediately so that it doesn't end up killing other wildlife and humans.