Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Bear Rescued from Village Well in Odisha
A bear fell into an open well in a village in Odisha, India.
The villagers and forest officials worked together to rescue the bear.
The bear was not hurt and will be released back into the forest after a check-up.
This incident shows that animals and people are coming closer together, which can be dangerous.
The villagers want the government to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
A bear fell into an open well in MPV-26 village, Kalimela block, Malkangiri district, Odisha.
Forest officials rescued the bear using safety nets and specialized equipment after nearly two hours.
The bear was not injured and will be released back into its natural habitat after medical observation.
The incident highlights increasing human-wildlife interactions due to expanding cultivation and shrinking forest buffers.
Villagers urged authorities to secure open wells and strengthen early-warning systems to prevent future encounters.
- Who
- Forest department officials and villagers
- What
- Rescued a bear trapped in a village well
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- MPV-26 village, Kalimela block, Malkangiri district, Odisha
- Why
- The bear likely strayed into the village in search of food
- Location
- MPV-26 village, Kalimela block, Malkangiri district, Odisha
- Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Animal
- Bear
- Rescue Time
- Nearly two hours
- Animal Condition
- Stable, no visible injuries
- Reason for Incident
- Possible search for food
- Preventive Measures Suggested
- Securing open wells, strengthening early-warning systems