Last Tuesday, in the **San José Area** in the **Diamante Department (Entre Ríos)**, the **rescue of a young capybara** that had fallen into a **80-centimeter-deep well** used for the installation of concrete lighting columns took place.
The situation was noticed by local residents, who **alerted the authorities** as they were unable to act on their own.
The operation was coordinated by the **Abigeato Paraná Brigade**, belonging to the **General Directorate for the Prevention of Rural Crimes of the Entre Ríos Police**, which has **specific training in assistance to wildlife**.
The Pre-Delta National Park as an environmental reference in the region
In an interview with **DiamanteFM**, the mayor of the **Pre-Delta National Park**, **Jeremías Mancini**, explained that the intervention in the capybara rescue was carried out in collaboration with the **environmental area of Aldea Brasilera**, which requested **technical advice** in the emergency.
“From the Park, we referred the case to the Abigeato personnel, who acted quickly and managed to extract the animal in good condition,” he said.
Currently, the capybara is under **veterinary supervision**. “It’s likely that its mother is nearby. After **evaluating its health and treating possible injuries**, it will be **reintegrated into its natural habitat**,” added the official.
Mancini emphasized that the Park cannot host rescued specimens due to **epidemiological criteria**: “Our wildlife community should not be exposed to **external parasitic burdens**, so it is essential to carefully analyze each case.”
Biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Pre-Delta
The **Pre-Delta National Park**, located on the outskirts of Diamante, is a protected area that is home to **overos caimans, capybaras, river otters, herons, birds of prey, and numerous aquatic and terrestrial species**.
“In winter, sightings in smaller watercourses and the La Azotea stream stand out,” Mancini commented. Among the emblematic birds, he mentioned the **burrowing owl**, a characteristic nocturnal singing owl.
The protected area has a **team of 26 professionals**, including **administrative staff, park rangers, brigadistas, and forest firefighters**. They work on **exotic species control, trail maintenance, wildlife protection, and educational tasks**.
During the **winter season**, the Park welcomes visitors from the entire region and neighboring provinces. Activities include **environmental education classes, guided tours along the El Espinal trail** (4 km long), and access to the **Panoramic Viewpoint**, ideal for observing the wetlands.
Hydrological challenges and training of new park rangers
Currently, the **lagoons of the Park have low water levels**, due to **scarce rainfall** and the lack of river floods that nourish the delta. “We are monitoring the hydrological dynamics of the region,” said the mayor.
He also mentioned that **park ranger applicants** are undergoing a three-month training period, strengthening the team and gaining field knowledge.
“The Pre-Delta National Park is a privileged place to **reconnect with nature and strengthen collective environmental commitment**,” concluded Mancini.
