Wayanad RRT member injured in tiger attack
The tiger reportedly charged at the RRT member, Jayasoorya, after he fired tranquilising shots at the animal.
The tiger reportedly charged at the RRT member, Jayasoorya, after he fired tranquilising shots at the animal.
The tiger reportedly charged at the RRT member, Jayasoorya, after he fired tranquilising shots at the animal.
Mananthavady: A member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) sustained injuries during the ongoing tiger capture operation at Pancharakolly. The incident occurred while the RRT conducted a patrolling drive in the forest, where the tiger’s presence was confirmed.
The tiger reportedly charged at the RRT member, Jayasoorya, after he fired tranquilising shots at the animal. Reacting swiftly, he used his protective shield to block the attack. Despite this, he sustained injuries to one of his hands. He has been shifted to the Government Medical College Hospital, Mananthavady, for treatment.
A special team, led by Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Arun Zachariah and Dr Ajesh Mohandas, along with expert trackers, has been deployed to the area where the attack occurred.
Efforts to locate and safely capture the tiger continue, with around 100 forest department personnel, including darting specialists, trackers, and veterinarians, engaged in the operation since Sunday morning. Jayasoorya was part of a 28-member team conducting the search earlier in the day.
Forest Minister A K Saseendran, who is in the district for Republic Day celebrations, will attend a review meeting to address the ongoing threat posed by the problematic tigers in the area.
On Friday, a woman was mauled down from the rear and partially devoured by the tiger while she was crossing a footpath through the forest. The victim, Radha, was caught and dragged by the tiger into the forest.