Seven rare deer die at Bahawalpur zoo.

BAHAWALPUR -- At least seven rare deer of Chital breed died at Bahawalpur zoo due to negligence of the administration, media reported on Saturday.

According to Bahawalpur zoo administration, there were more than 30 deer in the enclosure. A team of veterinary doctors entered the enclosure after the death of seven deer and started treatment of 12 affected deer to save their lives.

The cause of death could not be ascertained, the administration said and added that autopsy of the dead deer is currently underway. Action will be taken against those responsible for the incident.

Sources said that the cost of dead deer is said to be Rs1 million.

Earlier this month, another giraffe died at the Peshawar zoo, making it the fourth giraffe to die in the past...

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