"Swiss Farmers Rescue Fawns with Drone Aid, Preventing Equipment Risks"

Swiss farmers are employing drones to locate and rescue fawns, shielding them from potential harm caused by farming equipment. This innovative approach ensures the safety of these vulnerable animals, mitigating risks posed by machinery in agricultural settings. By utilizing drone technology, farmers are able to swiftly identify and protect fawns, demonstrating a commitment to wildlife preservation and responsible farming practices.

Boston Brand Media brings you the latest  news - In the verdant landscapes of Forel, Switzerland, volunteers utilize drones in the early hours to locate fawns, or juvenile deer, concealed amidst the towering grass, thereby averting unintentional harm from hefty farming equipment. The agricultural fields of Switzerland have witnessed numerous fawns falling victim to fatal injuries or mutilation, prompting the Fawn Rescue Foundation, based in the Vaud canton, to initiate proactive measures.

After experiencing the anguish of unintentionally causing the demise of a fawn on his property, Farmer Stephan Kohl has been availing himself of the foundation's complimentary service to avert similar tragedies. "A little fawn is so small," he expressed. "We all have small cats and dogs at home. Fawns are cute, too. They are wild animals, but animals nonetheless." Founded in 2018, the organization notifies farmers about the presence of fawns, enabling them to avoid them during harvesting or mowing activities.

Boston Brand Media also found that Roger Stettler, a retired banker volunteering with the foundation, emphasized the danger posed to fawns by passing machinery: "When the machinery comes through, the fawn gets hit and is killed. Our goal is to find them and make them safe, so they don't get crushed." Unlike deer and foxes, which are scared away by noise, does often leave their fawns in fields while they forage, returning later. However, the fawns remain motionless, increasing their vulnerability to harm.

Responding to farmers' requests, volunteers deploy drones at high altitudes over their fields, employing thermal imaging technology to detect fawns. This search is conducted early, before the grass heats up in the sun, facilitating the identification of fawns, which appear as red blotches on the drone camera. Once located, the young animals are gently sheltered beneath a wooden crate topped with a flag, providing a visible marker for farmers to avoid them on their property.

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Source: Reuters‍