Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Bear found dead in McLeodganj
A bear was found dead near a waterfall in McLeodganj, a place in Himachal Pradesh.
The forest department came to check the bear and then burned it after a special check-up.
They don't know why the bear died yet, but they are waiting for more tests.
The officials said that bears sometimes come to lower areas in winter to find food, which can lead to meetings with people.
They asked people not to go to places where bears might be and not to leave food or trash outside, as it can attract wild animals.
In another news, a wild pig scared people in a nearby town.
A bear was found dead above the Bhagsunag waterfall in McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh.
The forest department cremated the carcass after performing an autopsy.
The cause of death is unknown and will be determined after the post-mortem report.
Officials advised people to avoid areas where bears might be present and to not dump leftover food or waste.
In a separate incident, a wild pig caused panic in the Nadaun Chowk area of Hamirpur.
- Who
- Forest department team and District Forest Officer Dinesh Sharma
- What
- A bear was found dead and cremated after an autopsy
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- McLeodganj, near Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Unknown, pending post-mortem report
- Location
- McLeodganj, near Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
- Date
- Friday morning
- Action Taken
- Carcass cremated after autopsy
- Cause of Death
- Unknown, pending post-mortem report
- Officials Involved
- Forest department team, District Forest Officer Dinesh Sharma