Venezuela Sloth Rescue Exposes Wildlife Electrocution Crisis
A recent sloth rescue from electrical wires in Venezuela highlights the rising issue of wildlife electrocutions in Latin America.
Rescuers from the Chuwie Rescue Center in Miranda State saved a sloth trapped on electrical lines, bringing attention to this wider problem. The animal, clinging to high-voltage wires in an urban area, was at risk of electrocution.
The rescue team used insulated tools to safely bring the sloth down before releasing it back into a nearby forest. This rescue was shared online, showcasing the careful steps involved: workers shut off power with help from local utilities, then used poles and nets to reach the sloth without harm.
The Chuwie Rescue Center, founded by Haydée and Juan Carlos after saving an electrocuted sloth named Chuwie in 2021, handles dozens of similar cases each year.
The animal, clinging to high-voltage wires in an urban area, faced certain death from electrocution.
Author's summary: Sloth rescue in Venezuela highlights wildlife electrocution crisis.