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Sambar deer hit by car along Mandai Road euthanised due to severe injuries
Both the driver and passenger in the vehicle were unharmed.
July 25, 2025, 06:07 PM
A sambar deer was euthanised on welfare grounds following a road accident involving a car along Mandai Road.
In response to queries from Mothership, How Choon Beng, group director of wildlife management at the National Parks Board (NParks), said they were alerted about the accident at around 5:15pm on Jul. 24, 2025.
They immediately contacted Mandai Wildlife Group for veterinary assistance due to their proximity to the scene, he said.
According to NParks, both the driver and passenger in the vehicle were unharmed.
As the deer’s injuries were found to be severe, NParks and Mandai Wildlife Group jointly decided to humanely euthanise the animal on site on welfare grounds, How added.
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A video posted online showed a car with a badly dented bonnet and a deer on the ground a few metres behind.
The deer appeared conscious but immobile.
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Driving with caution near forested areas
How cautioned that motorists should be alert to animals crossing when driving along roads flanked by forested areas, especially where there are signs to indicate animal crossings.
Members of the public are also reminded not to handle injured wild animals on their own.
For urgent reports of wildlife requiring rescue, they may contact NParks’ 24-hour Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-1600.
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