Junagadh: An ill looking lion which had went on the nearby railway track in Sarasiya range of Gir-East forest in Amreli district of Gujarat was somehow rescued by forest team, a forest official today said.

ACF A C Thakkar said that the lion with injury in the hind legs was found on the railway track yesterday. It was made unconscious with a medicine shot and later taken to nearby animal care center.

The driver of a local train had notice the lame looking lion and stopped the train and informed the railway officials who in turn had informed the forest officials.

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