On November 3, the People's Committee of An Hao Commune, in coordination with forest rangers and local police, received the animal from the resident.
The pangolin was discovered at around 2 am on November 2 in Phuoc Hoi Village by the family of Tran Thi Tu.
After examining its physical features and behaviour, the family recognised it as a protected wild animal and contacted authorities to arrange its handover.
The animal was identified as a Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica), weighing approximately 2.2kg. It belongs to Group IB, which covers endangered, rare and precious forest species subject to the highest level of protection under Vietnamese regulations.
The pangolin showed signs of stress when it was handed over.
After receiving the report, representatives of the commune authorities, forest rangers and local police inspected the animal and completed the required handover records.
The voluntary handover by Tu's family reflects public awareness and responsibility in protecting wildlife and contributes to efforts to conserve endangered species threatened by declining populations in the wild.