MIRI, March 24 — The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) rescued a severely injured hornbill found on the ground near a building in the Kuala Baram Industrial Estate, as Miri faced intense heat and bush fires in Lutong on Tuesday.
MIRI, March 24 — The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) rescued a severely injured hornbill found on the ground near a building in the Kuala Baram Industrial Estate, as Miri faced intense heat and bush fires in Lutong on Tuesday.
The bird is believed to have collided with a wall due to the hot and smoky conditions, and was discovered barely alive near a commercial premises, Daikin.
Members of the public spotted the distressed protected species near Bangunan Daiken Miri Sdn Bhd and quickly alerted Bomba. Firefighters from the Miri station responded promptly, finding the hornbill in a weakened condition before sending it to Piasau Nature Reserve (PNR) at Pulau Melayu for treatment and care, according to Bomba Lutong station chief Henry Jugah.
Although located in an urban setting, studies by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, and the Malaysian Nature Society have recorded a rich ecosystem at PNR, with 107 plant species and 75 fauna species identified.
The reserve is particularly known for its small population of oriental pied hornbills, with the first documented sighting there dating back to 2005.
Authorities are currently investigating whether the incident is linked to the ongoing heatwave and haze, which may have disoriented the bird in the urban environment. — The Borneo Post
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