Viral Orangutan Rescued In Indonesia Dies Hours After Suspected Wildfire Smoke Exposure
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The West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency confirmed the death of an orangutan named Sempurna, who was previously found weak and experiencing respiratory problems due to exposure to forest and land fire smoke.
The Perfect orangutan, which was found in a weak condition in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, was confirmed dead after experiencing respiratory problems.
This article is published from Lobak Merah. The desire to save a male orangutan who was found in critical condition ended tragically when the animal was confirmed dead a few hours after being found. The orangutan, known as Sempurna, was found in a weak condition due to respiratory problems believed to have been caused by exposure to smoke from a forest fire in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. According to the Natural Resources Conservation …
"We deeply regret that Sempurna could not be saved. After receiving the report from the public, the West Kalimantan BKSDA team, along with the Indonesian Animal Husbandry Association (YIARI), immediately evacuated the animal and provided medical treatment appropriate to its condition," said Murlan.
The West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) confirmed the death of an adult male orangutan named Sempurna on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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