A deer named Boris is being transported to the Kyiv region for a surgical operation after being hit by a car [1, 2].

This medical intervention is critical for the animal's survival, as veterinarians said that the injuries sustained from the vehicle collision require specialized surgical care not available at the initial site of rescue.

Boris was located in the village of Zarychne within the Rivne region [1, 2]. Following an examination on May 5, 2024 [2], veterinary specialists said that the animal needed immediate surgery to address the trauma caused by the accident.

To ensure the safety of the animal and the medical team during transit, Boris was sedated before being moved [1, 2]. The transport involves moving the animal from the Rivne region to facilities in the Kyiv region, where the necessary surgical equipment and specialists are located [1, 2].

Veterinarians from the Kyiv region coordinated the assessment and the subsequent transfer [1, 2]. The team focused on stabilizing the animal to prevent further complications during the journey between the two regions.

While the specific nature of the surgery was not detailed, the decision to transport the animal indicates the severity of the injuries [1, 2]. The operation aims to repair the damage caused by the car strike, and facilitate the deer's eventual recovery.

“Boris was sedated and is being transported to the Kyiv region for a surgical operation”

The mobilization of specialized veterinary teams from the Kyiv region to the Rivne region highlights the centralized nature of advanced veterinary surgical care in Ukraine. The effort to save Boris reflects a coordinated response between regional animal welfare specialists to provide critical care for wildlife injured by human infrastructure.