In a dramatic wildlife rescue, a wounded jaguar struggling for survival was pulled from Brazil’s Rio Negro River after being discovered swimming aimlessly with visible injuries. The rare big cat, one of the most iconic species of the Amazon, was spotted by locals and promptly aided by military police and wildlife experts in a coordinated mission.

The jaguar, appearing weak and disoriented, was found to be suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities quickly improvised a rescue float to keep the animal above water as it was guided safely to shore. From there, it was carefully transferred to a veterinary facility for urgent treatment. Officials confirmed that the jaguar is receiving specialized medical care and is under observation.

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