Wild gaur attacks motorist in Keralam’s Kozhikode
A scooter rider was injured in a wild gaur attack in Kozhikode, Kerala, marking the second such incident in the region within weeks. Residents are calling for urgent intervention from the Forest Department due to increasing human-wildlife conflicts.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing tension between human habitation and wildlife habitats, posing significant safety risks to local communities.
A scooter rider was injured after a wild gaur attacked him at Vattakkayam, near Peruvannamuzhi, early on Thursday (September 10, 2026), days after a man was killed in a similar incident at Vilangad in Kozhikode district of Kerala.
Kankapalli Aju was travelling along the Vattakkayam route when the gaur suddenly charged at him. He was thrown onto the road and suffered injuries. His scooter was also damaged in the attack. Local residents and passers-by took him to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
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