A peahen that strayed into the residential locality of Narasothipatti in the city from the nearby Perumamalai temple forest was rescued by the forest personnel on Saturday.
The peahen was noticed by the local people, who promptly informed the Sevarayapuram south forest range office. The forest personnel rushed to the spot and rescued the peahen.
TreatmentAfter treatment at the veterinary hospital, it was let in to Perumamalalai forest, forest sources said.