From a 16-ft king cobra in Kerala to a trapped koel in Delhi, these four animal rescues show how ordinary people across India are answering nature’s call for help — with ropes, courage, and compassion.
A former educator turned full-time animal advocate, Chandrika Yolmo Lama’s tireless work has helped rescue over 200 stay dogs. Today, she walks eight kilometres every morning to cater to the needs of all stray dogs in her locality.