GUWAHATI: Three more persons died in the floods in Assam on Friday. British Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton expressed their concern over the devastation caused, particularly at the Kaziranga National Park.
The couple wrote in a letter to the park’s director P Sivakumar, they said they were heartbroken to hear about the devastation to the park and its precious wildlife.
“We have the happiest memories of our visit to Kaziranga in April 2016 and are shocked by what has happened. The deaths of so many animals, including one-horned rhino, are deeply upsetting,” the letter reads.
“We know from our visit how dedicated all the staff in Kaziranga are in caring for the park’s wildlife, and can only begin to imagine what a difficult time this must be. Catherine and I greatly admire all the work that you and the rangers at Kaziranga are doing to risk your own safety, rescue animals, and contain the damage,” the couple wrote.
The Park director said that they are deeply moved by the letter, which is full of compassion and concern for the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
“In difficult times like this, a message from the Duke is surely a morale booster for all,” he said.
