Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Man Critically Injured in Bear Attack near Venkatagiri Forest
Two men were attacked by a bear while they were in a forest.
They were looking for herbs when it happened.
The bear first went after their dog, but then it attacked one of the men, Ankaiah, who was badly hurt.
The other man and a friend helped him get to a hospital.
Because his injuries were serious, he had to go to a bigger hospital for better care.
A bear attacked two men in the Palem Kota forest near Venkatagiri.
One man, Katari Ankaiah, was critically injured in the attack.
The attack occurred while the men were collecting herbs in the forest.
The bear initially attacked the dog, leading to the attack on the men.
Ankaiah was transported to Ruia Hospital in Tirupati for advanced treatment.
- Who
- Katari Ankaiah (50) was critically injured; Kavadi Munaiah (40) also injured.
- What
- A bear attack resulted in critical injuries to one man.
- When
- Wednesday, around 1 PM.
- Where
- Palem Kota forest near Venkatagiri, Tirupati district.
- Why
- The reason for the bear attack isn't explicitly mentioned, but it appears to have been triggered by the presence of the dog.
- Victim 1
- Katari Ankaiah (50)
- Victim 2
- Kavadi Munaiah (40)
- Location
- Palem Kota forest near Venkatagiri
- Injuries
- Severe injuries to fingers, shoulders, and legs for Ankaiah
- Hospital
- Ruia Hospital in Tirupati