Animal keeper at CWRC Prasanta Das passes away in Numaligarh

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NUMALIGARH: Prasanta Das or Bhinihi as he was popularly known, lost his life to a prolonged illness but will be remembered for his superb work as an animal keeper at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC). His ever-smiling face reflected his happiness in looking after the orphaned animals under rehabilitation; a life's mission more than a job for him.

He joined Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) as an animal caretaker in 2003. Since then he had seen numerous animals under his care successfully rehabilitated and released back to the wild. Few people knew of his wonderful skills in bamboo art.

Born in 1974 and serving at CWRC since 2003, he was one of the best performers in his heyday and was promoted to Senior Animal Keeper. His illness however prevented him from working in the recent past and he breathed his last before dawn at his home this morning. He is survived by his wife Buldoi Das and son Nabajyoti Das. His demise is a great loss to the wildlife rescue centre. His service to the animals at CWRC will always be remembered with respect.

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