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Orangutan Rescued After Wandering Near Road in Central Kalimantan
A wild orangutan was evacuated by conservation officers in Kotawaringin Barat, Central Kalimantan, on Sunday.
It had been seen days earlier at kilometre 14 of the Pangkalan Bun-Kolam road, in an area described as affected by fire.
Officials said the animal’s unusual movements raised concern that it might be unwell or uncomfortable.
A team watched it for about two hours before carrying out the evacuation.
The animal’s presence near the road could endanger it and road users.
Officials say they will consider its health and find a safe location for it, but have not given further details.
A confused orangutan was evacuated by conservation officials in Kotawaringin Barat, Central Kalimantan.
The animal was seen near kilometer 14 of the Pangkalan Bun-Kolam road.
Officials said its presence near the road could endanger both the orangutan and road users.
The evacuation followed about two hours of monitoring, and officials said its health and a safe location would guide next steps.
- Who
- A wild orangutan and a team from the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA).
- What
- The orangutan was evacuated after being seen moving in a confused and unusual way near a road.
- When
- The evacuation took place on the afternoon of Sunday, October 18, 2026, after about two hours of monitoring.
- Where
- Kilometer 14 of the Pangkalan Bun-Kolam road, Kotawaringin Barat, Central Kalimantan.
- Why
- Its presence near the road could endanger the animal and road users. Officials said its health and a safe location would be considered in deciding what to do next.
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The orangutan was seen near kilometer 14 of the Pangkalan Bun-Kolam road.
The team monitored the orangutan for about two hours.
The orangutan was evacuated by a team that included Central Kalimantan BKSDA staff.
- Location
- Kilometer 14, Pangkalan Bun-Kolam road, Kotawaringin Barat
- Monitoring
- About two hours
- Evacuation date
- October 18, 2026
- Agency
- Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA)
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What people are saying
After monitoring for two hours, the orangutan seen several days ago at kilometer 14 of the Pangkalan Bun-Kolam road was finally evacuated with the Central Kalimantan BKSDA team this afternoon.
The handling by conservation officers is necessary so the animal can be secured using the proper procedures.