August 13, 2025|
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|4 months agoRecord Year for Swiss Drone-Based Fawn Rescue
Swiss volunteers save unprecedented number of 6,451 fawns using drone technology, showcasing innovative wildlife protection efforts.
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Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
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- A record-breaking 6,451 fawns were rescued by volunteers in Switzerland in 2025.
- 722 volunteer teams participated in the rescue operations.
- Drones scanned a total area of 62,693 hectares.
- Sunny spring weather contributed to higher efficiency and more births occurring in open fields.
- Fawns instinctively crouch in tall grass to avoid predators, making them vulnerable to mowers.
By The Numbers
6,451
Total fawns rescued
62,693
Hectares scanned
20,304
Increase in hectares scanned vs 2024
1,500
Estimated annual fawn deaths
They Said
"With a total of 6,451 animals rescued, a new record was set this year."
"The instinct to remain crouched protects the fawns from predators, but poses a deadly danger when faced with agricultural machinery and mowers."
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