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.