CVC Releases Five Rehabilitated Wild Animals in Environmental Zone of Dagua, Valle del Cauca
The CVC returned two bush dogs and three opossums to their natural habitat after completing their clinical and behavioral rehabilitation processes at the San Emigdio CAV. The release took place in an area of environmental interest in the municipality of Dagua.
Rehabilitation process at the San Emigdio CAV
The procedure coordinated by the CVC Pacific East Regional office allowed for the return of five wildlife specimens to the ecosystems of Valle del Cauca. Among the released animals are two bush dogs that spent three years at the San Emigdio Wildlife Care and Assessment Center, where they received specialized treatment to recover the necessary conditions to thrive in the natural environment.
Joining this group were three opossums rescued by agency officials in the municipality of Dagua in early 2026. The specimens entered the center as infants, which required a rearing and adaptive preparation process to guarantee their survival capacity prior to reintroduction.
The reintroduction of these specimens seeks to sustain the biological balance in the jurisdiction’s protected areas. Rigoberto Lasso Balanta, territorial director of the CVC Pacific East, noted that the care work is not limited to medical assistance, but also involves the maintenance of wild instincts so that the species can fulfill their ecological functions within the ecosystem.
Reporting channels and wildlife protection
The department’s environmental authority reiterated the ban on keeping wild species as pets or removing them from their natural environment. To report specimens requiring medical assistance or rescue in the region, the CVC maintains the #550 hotline.