In the midst of devastating wildfires in Borneo, a dedicated team of conservationists has made a significant breakthrough in rescuing and rehabilitating orangutans. The 18-year-old nonprofit, YIARI, has successfully rescued 53 orangutans from the fires, with many being rewilded to other forest preserves across the island. The team has been working tirelessly since August to respond to urgent cases, including rescuing animals stranded by the fires and rewilding others to the Gunung Palung National Park, five hours away. The efforts have been led by Dr. Karmele Llano Sanchez, the CEO of YIARI, who has been comforting and caring for the rescued orangutans, including a young one named Irene. According to Dr. Llano, Irene was stressed and underweight, having gone without food for days in the devastated forest. The rescued orangutans are currently under veterinary care at the Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, with the team continuing to patrol fire-affected areas and respond to urgent calls for help. The centre is now full, and the team is seeking public donations to support their critical work. With the delayed seasonal rains expected to bring relief, the team hopes to extinguish the blazes and continue their conservation efforts. The success of YIARI's work is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the team, and their efforts are crucial in protecting the critically endangered orangutans and their habitats.