Less than a month after its grand inauguration, Kerala’s newly opened Puthur Zoological Park in Thrissur has been forced to shut its gates following a disturbing incident that left ten deer dead. What was meant to be a showcase attraction touted as India’s first “designer zoo” is now facing serious questions over basic safety lapses and inadequate animal protection.

Stray Dogs Trigger Panic, Deer Die from Stress

On Tuesday morning, zoo staff discovered the bodies of ten deer inside their enclosure. A stray dog intrusion had triggered chaos, causing the deer to panic and run blindly.

Chief Forest Veterinary Officer Dr Arun Zacharia, who inspected the site, confirmed that the animals died from capture myopathy, a fatal condition brought on by intense stress that can cause cardiac failure.

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