Forest official injured in gaur attack
A forest officer was injured during a routine patrol in the Periyar Tiger Reserve after being attacked by a wild gaur. The officer was transported to a hospital for specialized treatment following initial medical care.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by forest personnel working in wildlife-protected areas.
A beat forest officer was injured in a wild gaur attack at the Aruviyoda section under the Vallakkadavu range in the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR), Thekkady, in Idukki on Saturday morning.
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