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Uttarakhand Tiger Kills Horse, Drags Carcass Into Forest Near Ramnagar
A big tiger came very close to where people live in a town called Ramnagar in India.
It attacked and killed a horse in the middle of the day.
Someone recorded a video of the tiger dragging the horse into the forest.
The video spread quickly on the internet and scared many people.
The tiger was seen near a busy road where tourists and local people often walk.
After the attack, forest workers started watching the area more carefully.
They are trying to find out where the tiger is going.
People who live there and visitors were told to be careful and stay away from the forest.
They were also told to keep children away from the bridge and forest areas.
Everyone hopes the tiger will go back into the forest so no one gets hurt.
A tiger killed a horse in broad daylight near the Jhula Pul intersection in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, on Monday, August 17.
A viral video shows the big cat attacking the horse and dragging its carcass toward the forest.
The incident occurred around 1:30 pm near National Highway 309, close to the Garjia Tourism Zone gate.
The Forest Department has stepped up patrolling and surveillance, with Ramnagar Forest Division teams tracking the tiger.
Authorities have advised residents and tourists to stay alert and avoid the forest and suspension bridge areas.
- Who
- A tiger in the Garjia area of Ramnagar, along with Forest Department officials including Range Officer Krishna Singh Mehra.
- What
- The tiger killed a horse in broad daylight and dragged its carcass into the forest; a video of the attack went viral.
- Where
- Near National Highway 309, close to the Jhula Pul intersection and the Garjia Tourism Zone gate, in Ramnagar, Nainital district, Uttarakhand.
- When
- Monday, August 17, at around 1:30 pm.
- Why
- The tiger ventured close to human habitation, raising concerns over the risk of human-wildlife conflict.
Key facts
- Location
- Garjia area, Ramnagar, Nainital district, Uttarakhand
- Date
- Monday, August 17
- Time
- Around 1:30 pm
- Victim
- A horse
- Nearby Landmarks
- National Highway 309, Jhula Pul intersection, Garjia Tourism Zone gate
- Response
- Increased patrolling and surveillance by the Forest Department
- Official
- Krishna Singh Mehra, Range Officer, Ramnagar Forest Division
- Advisory
- Residents and tourists advised to stay alert and avoid forest and bridge areas
Sources
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