Poonch (J & K), Nov. 19 : A Musk deer that had lost one of its hind legs was implanted with an artificial leg, thanks to the initiative of local forest officials.

Following the implant, the deer can walk again using all its four legs.

Three months ago the Divisional Forest Officer learnt that a rare breed of stray musk deer was in the Poonch region having one of its legs chopped.

The forest department rescued the deer from the forest. It was given initial medical treatment by a local veterinary doctor. Later, the forest officials contacted Pritam Spiritual Trust, a well-known NGO in the area for help.