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Tragic Leopard Attack Claims 5-Year-Old Boy's Life in Tamil Nadu: Third Child Fatality in Valparai Region
Dec 07, 2025 02:47 am CST
A five-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a leopard in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, becoming the third child victim in eight months. The incident has heightened concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the tea estate region, prompting increased safety measures and calls for comprehensive mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable communities living near forested areas.
Bear Attacks 60-Year-Old Tea Worker in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris: Forest Officials Respond
Nov 15, 2025 10:46 pm CST
A 60-year-old Nepalese woman was attacked by a bear while working at a tea estate in Kothagiri, Nilgiris. Forest officials have promised medical expense coverage and compensation while working to locate and relocate the bear back to the forest. The woman is currently receiving treatment for injuries to her left hand and leg at a local hospital.