Young rescuers who combine their love for climbing with that for wildlife
Live MintAfter a quick check of his harness, carabiner and helmet, Bhupesh Patil, 25, is ready to go. Satarkar, 25, started climbing even before he hit teens and decided to volunteer with the Pune-based animal shelter, RESQ, around six years ago. Harsha Tej and Gaurav J, offered their services to Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre last year and today conduct complex rescues for them on a voluntary basis It was no different for Harsha Tej, 26, and Gaurav J, 39. Six years ago, the duo started climbing together on the rocks around Bengaluru and soon realised their common love for animals that started way before climbing entered their lives. They offered their services to Charlie’s Animal Rescue Centre last year and today conduct complex rescues for them on a voluntary basis.