Published 19:13 IST, July 6th 2020

Video: Herd of deer spotted in 'heart of Mumbai' as nature heals amid COVID-19 lockdown

A herd of deer was seen frolicking by the banks of Mithi River in Mumbai as the plantation in the vicinity grew lush green and the river had turned clean.  

Reported by: Zaini Majeed
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While many cities have remained under a total lockdown for months before gradually reopening, many incidents of wild animals roaming freely emerged as rivers turned pollution-free and atmosphere breas clean of toxic gases. In one such foot shared on Twitter on July 3 by an environmental activist Afroz Shah, a herd of deer was seen frolicking by banks of Mithi River in Mumbai as plantation in vicinity grew lush green and river had turned clean.  

Captioned as saying, that mor nature revives and some areas must be left by humans to heal from  throes of human adversity, 29-second clip portrays that perhaps mankind was far too cruel to nature earlier. In clip, viewers witnessed a sight uncommon as wildlife roamed free. A herd of deer can be seen grazing on forestation surrounding w pollution-free Mumbai river that had previously witnessed  animals.  

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Halt in human activity, nature restored

While most rivers and streams across country had turned polluted due to sew canals that drained toxic wastes into water bodies, pandemic restricted such human activities as business operations came to a halt. Meanwhile, lockdown wrung an environmental change eliminating pollution and restoring natural habitat for wild animals. Internet was amused at clip as several deer spent quality time relishing in greenery and walking around waterbody right in middle of city. “Please ensure one harms m,” a commenter urged. “If each of us attempted to achieve even 1 percent of what you have achieved world would be healed,” said ar. “Navi Mumbai looks like a Navi Dulhan,” joked a third. “All thanks to you and your volunteers Working so hard for mor nature,” appreciated one or.  

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19:13 IST, July 6th 2020