Fri Jun 27 15:31:14 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A farmer in Kariyandi, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India, was attacked by a stray bear while working in his plantain grove on Thursday evening. He was injured and hospitalized. Forest personnel have set up a cage baited with honey and fruit near the grove in an attempt to capture the bear and have warned villagers to stay away from their ranches until the animal is secured.
**News Article:**
**Bear Attack in Tirunelveli Prompts Forest Department Action**
*TIRUNELVELI, June 27, 2025 (The Hindu) -* A farmer in Kariyandi, a village located 35 km from the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, was injured in a bear attack on Thursday evening. Balakrishnan, 39, was tending to his plantain grove when he was attacked by a stray bear.
Following the incident, Mr. Balakrishnan was immediately admitted to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The forest department was alerted and has taken swift action to ensure the safety of the community.
A cage baited with honey and fruits has been strategically placed near the plantain grove in an attempt to capture the stray bear. Forest personnel have also issued a warning to residents of Kariyandi, urging them to refrain from venturing into their ranches until the bear is successfully captured and relocated.
“We are taking this matter very seriously and are doing everything we can to capture the bear safely and prevent further incidents,” said a forest department official. “We urge all villagers to cooperate with us and stay away from their ranches until we have secured the area.”
The forest department continues to monitor the situation closely and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the local community.
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