Locals save eagles injured during Cyclone Nisarga in Maharashtra

With the wind speed of nearly 120-140 kmph, several birds in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri were unable to fly and fell down on the ground after losing their energy. Many of the birds were found laying on the ground with almost all feathers lost.

Ratnagiri (Maharashtra): The Konkan coast has been hit by Nisarga cyclone resulting in the damage of several coastal districts. The storms have killed many birds and injured hundreds. Such injured birds have been given life by locals in the area.

According to the reports, several eagles were injured and fell on the ground due to the cyclonic wind and torrential rains in Bhatye village near Ratnagiri. The locals picked them up and kept them in a safe place. After getting a little warmth, they flew away.

While talking to ETV Bharat, Rohit Murkar, an animal lover said, "There was a storm at seven this morning due to which the eagles got scared. They fell on the ground after their wings got drenched in the rain. My friend got them together and kept them in a warm place where they were safe. There were about 15 such eagles out of which seven flew after they felt better and the others are still around."