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Lion Found Dead After Falling Through Net-Covered Well in Gujarat
A lion was found dead inside a deep well in a village in Gujarat.
The well was about 30 feet deep and contained water.
A forest official said the lion may have torn through the net covering the well.
It then allegedly fell inside and could not get out.
The farm owner noticed a bad smell and informed forest officials.
Officials removed the lion’s body at about 9 a.m.
The body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
Authorities are still investigating what happened.
A three- to five-year-old lion was found dead in a 30-foot-deep well in Dhokadva village.
The incident occurred in Gir Gadhada taluka of Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district.
A forest official said the lion allegedly tore through the net covering the water-filled well before falling in.
The farm owner alerted the forest department after noticing a foul odour from the well.
The carcass was recovered around 9 a.m. and sent for a post-mortem examination; an investigation is underway.
- Who
- A lion aged around three to five years, along with Gujarat forest officials and a farm owner.
- What
- The lion was found dead in a 30-foot-deep, water-filled well.
- Where
- Dhokadva village in Gir Gadhada taluka, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat.
- When
- The carcass was recovered around 9 a.m. on Friday.
- Why
- The lion allegedly fell into the well after tearing through its covering net; the exact circumstances remain under investigation.
Key facts
- Animal
- Lion
- Estimated age
- Around three to five years
- Well depth
- 30 feet
- Location
- Dhokadva village, Gir Gadhada taluka, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat
- Discovery
- The farm owner noticed a foul odour and alerted the forest department.
- Recovery time
- Around 9 a.m. on Friday
- Next step
- The carcass was sent for post-mortem examination, and further investigation is underway.
Quotes
Kapil Bhatia
Assistant conservator of forest who described the suspected circumstances of the lion’s fall.
“The lion allegedly fell into the 30-foot-deep water-filled well after tearing through the net covering it.”
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Sources
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