Tamil Nadu

Farmer injured by bear attack in Theni

The incident occurred in the fringes of the forest at around 6 am, when he was collecting fodder for livestock. Murugan was caught unawares when, suddenly, a bear jumped out from behind a bush and attacked him.

DT NEXT Bureau

The incident occurred in the fringes of the forest at around 6 am, when he was collecting fodder for livestock. Murugan was caught unawares when, suddenly, a bear jumped out from behind a bush and attacked him.

He was injured in the head and face. However, he just managed to escape with his life. The Kandamanur Forest personnel rushed to the spot and took Murugan to Theni Government Medical College Hospital. He got four stitches on his head, and also underwent a CT scan, the Range Officer said. 

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