Rare albino roe deer rescued in Imathia

A rare albino roe deer, aged approximately 2-3 years, has been successfully rehabilitated and returned to its natural habitat in Imathia, Greece, following a traffic accident. The incident occurred approximately 15 days ago when the animal was struck by a vehicle. While initial reports by Cyprus Times stated a local citizen discovered the injured animal, ink.com reports that the driver involved in the accident promptly notified the Imathia Forestry Service.

The animal suffered from a serious craniocerebral injury, resulting in temporary blindness and disorientation. It was urgently transported to a veterinary clinic in Ptolemaida for medical treatment. Following two weeks of intensive care provided by the environmental organization ANIMA and local authorities, the deer made a full recovery.

This albino roe deer is identified as one of only two known specimens in the region, characterized by its white coat and pink eyes and hooves. Forestry officials have since released the animal back into its natural environment near the location where it was originally found, and there are no further concerns regarding its health.