Deer struggling to deliver rescued at IIT-Madras, still-born fawn removed

A pregnant spotted deer found struggling on the IIT-Madras campus was rescued by wildlife authorities and taken to the Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary. Veterinarians determined the fawn was stillborn due to a birth complication and surgically removed it. The deer, identified as an experienced mother, received post-operative care and was transferred to the Guindy Children’s Park for rehabilitation.