# Young Deer Rescued Near Singapore Expressway

> Singapore motorist saves dehydrated fawn after emergency care.
- Title: Young Deer Rescued Near Singapore Expressway · Indiatimes
- Summary: Singapore motorist saves dehydrated fawn after emergency care. A Singapore motorist rescued a severely dehydrated young sambar deer from an expressway and…
- Keywords: singapore, motorist, young deer, dehydrated, rescue, expressway, sambar deer, national parks board, animal concerns research and education s, mandai wildlife centre, india, Indiatimes
- Source: Indiatimes — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/a-motorist-spotted-a-severely-dehydrated-young-deer-beside-a-singapore-expressway-and-called-rescuers-after-emergency-veterinary-treatment-and-overnight-monitoring-it-was-released-near-where-it-was-found/articleshow/135708157.cms
- Author: TOI Science Desk
- Published: 2026-11-10T14:37:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: singapore, motorist, young deer, dehydrated, rescue, expressway, sambar deer, national parks board, animal concerns research and education s, mandai wildlife centre, india, news
## Rescue begins
A motorist spotted a severely dehydrated young deer beside a Singapore expressway.
## Motorist details
James Lee spotted the fawn at 2pm near the KJE exit on November 8.
## Initial response
Lee contacted NParks and ACRES after stopping his scooter 100m from the deer.
## Animal condition
The fawn was weak and severely dehydrated with no immediate threat of death.
## Veterinary care
NParks sent the fawn to Mandai Wildlife Centre for emergency treatment.
## Treatment process
Veterinarians conducted blood tests and radiographs before stabilizing the fawn.
## Release decision
After overnight monitoring, the fawn was released near the find site on November 9.
## Mother deer
The fawn's mother was spotted nearby and ran after the van carrying her baby.
## Save Sambar Deer
The initiative suggested the fawn may have entered through unfinished fencing.
## Public awareness
NParks reminded the public not to handle injured wildlife without contacting NParks.
## Key takeaway

A Singapore motorist rescued a severely dehydrated young sambar deer from an expressway and released it near the find site after veterinary treatment.