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Suspected Hyena Attack in Mandsaur Kills Six Goats
A wild animal attacked goats kept in a village enclosure.
Six goats died and four were hurt.
Two more goats were taken away.
The farmer found the goats in the morning and called the authorities.
Police and forest officials visited the area.
They did not find clear footprints to identify the animal.
Officials think it may have been a hyena because hyenas can carry prey away.
They are watching the area more closely because villagers are worried.
A wild animal killed six goats and injured four in Hasli village, Mandsaur, on Wednesday morning.
Two additional goats were reportedly carried away from the cattle enclosure.
Farmer Nain Singh Gurjar found the animals and informed police and forest officials.
Officials found no clear footprints, but said the attack appeared to involve a large wild animal.
Hyenas have reportedly been seen nearby, prompting increased forest department surveillance.
- Who
- A suspected hyena or another large wild animal attacked goats owned by farmer Nain Singh Gurjar.
- What
- Six goats were killed, four were injured, and two were reportedly carried away.
- Where
- A cattle enclosure in Hasli village, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Wednesday morning.
- Why
- Officials suspect a hyena because two goats were carried away, while hyenas have reportedly been spotted in the area.
Key facts
- Animals killed
- Six goats
- Animals injured
- Four goats
- Animals carried away
- Two goats
- Location
- Hasli village, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh
- Suspected animal
- Hyena, although officials did not find clear footprints
- Response
- The forest department increased surveillance in the area
Sources
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