CHITWAN, Nov 28: A rhinoceros has died at Maruthi Khola beyond Bankatta range post under Bawahi-Madi sector of the Chitwan National Park (CNP). The rhinoceros was rescued on Friday after it was found in injured condition at around 2 pm on Thursday.
CNP Information Officer Lokendra Adhikari said the male rhino of about 25-30 years died at 4 am on Saturday while undergoing treatment. It is suspected that the animal might have fallen down into the ravine while walking in the Chure hill. Three of its legs were found broken.
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