Wild gaur charges at tourists on Valparai forest road
Tourists in Valparai narrowly escaped injury after a wild gaur charged at their motorcycle on a forest road. Forest officials have issued warnings for visitors to exercise caution in the region due to frequent wildlife sightings.
Why it matters
Human-wildlife conflict is an increasing concern in forest-adjacent tourist areas, necessitating better safety protocols.
Wild gaur charges at tourists on Valparai forest road left Image for representation. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/9x9b3c/article71611756.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Gaurs-from-centGQ0GB46F1.4.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator A pair of gaurs, or Indian bison, in the wild. File Photo File Photo Tourists heading to Chinnakallar waterfalls thrown off their bike in the attack Thrissur A wild gaur charged at a group of tourists travelling towards the Chinnakallar waterfalls in Valparai on Wednesday evening, knocking two-wheeler riders off their bike. The tourists escaped without serious injuries. The incident occurred when the group was travelling along a forest road in cars and on motorcycles.
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