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Firefighters Rescue Baby Marmoset from Forest Fire in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Sep 13, 2024, 09:45 PM

Firefighters in Brazil have rescued a baby marmoset from a forest fire in Pau Furado State Park, Minas Gerais. The rescue, conducted by a crew, occurred on September 5, 2024, during the early days of the fires, which crews are still battling. The baby marmoset was found uninjured and was given water from a bottle cap before being taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of firefighters to combat multiple blazes in the region.