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FOREST GUARDS ON THE EDGE

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Most Wildlife enthusiasts are aware of the beauty of the forests & wilderness. The excitement that the wildlife offers is second to none as being in the lap of wilderness with the added adventure of facing the denizens of the forest eye to eye is an experience to cherish, enjoy and learn. On the other hand, there are countless contributions behind the scenes by the authorities and the employees of these designated sanctuaries, reserves and National parks that make these memorable experiences exciting and unforgettable.  Innumerable contributions, sacrifices and dangerous executions by the Forest Department staff are the single largest reason for creating these memorable experiences cherished by the wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, tourists and visitors alike.   Here I pen a real-life experience that I witnessed at Corbett National Park in 2014 when I led a group of wildlife enthusiasts from Ahmedabad. I had booked two separate forest rest houses in two different zones, each f