Thu Apr 17 12:00:38 UTC 2025: ## Sloth Bear Terrorizes Coonoor Residents, Evades Capture
**UDHAGAMANDALAM, April 17, 2025** – Residents of Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, are demanding action after a sloth bear repeatedly broke into homes and shops, stealing food and injuring residents. The animal has been active on Hatherly Road, where it reportedly attacked a couple in their home, causing injuries. Despite the placement of a trap on Monday, the bear remains at large.
Nilgiris Forest Division officials confirmed ongoing efforts to capture the sloth bear, including the consideration of tranquilization and relocation. The situation highlights growing human-wildlife conflict in the region as the bear seeks food sources near human settlements.
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