Dead Orangutan Allegedly Affected by Forest and Land Fire Smoke

However, the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) BKSDA is still carrying out examinations and investigations to get a more complete picture of the health condition and factors that contributed to the orangutan's death.

BKSDA Appreciates Community Reports

Head of the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) BKSDA, Murlan Dameria Pane, expressed his condolences over the death of Perfect. He also appreciated the public who immediately reported the orangutan's whereabouts.

“We are very sorry that Perfect could not be saved. "Since receiving the report from the public, the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) BKSDA team together with YIARI immediately carried out an evacuation and provided medical treatment according to the animal's condition," he said. Murlan said.

According to him, further examinations were carried out to determine his health condition and factors suspected of contributing to Perfect's death.

Murlan emphasized that public reports have an important role in efforts to save wild animals, especially when animals are found sick, injured or affected by forest and land fires.

“The role of society is very important. "We urge the public to immediately report if they find wild animals that need help so that officers can immediately follow up," he said. he said.