From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Madikeri
Madikeri, Jan 18: A tiger that got caught in a snare in a forest on the banks of Laxman Teertha river at Bekkesodluru here was rescued successfully on Wednesday January 18.
The snare was laid on the banks of the river along the road to Mandatava temple where wild animals are frequently found causing fear among passersby.
The tiger was suffering and struggling to break free after its right paw got entrapped in the snare. The locals who saw the animal informed the forest department and the local organizations.
The forest department staff administered tranquilizers and rescued the animal.
The tiger was transported to a sanctuary in the presence of DFO M M Jaya, Ponnampete RFO P B Uttayya, Muthigodu RFO Kiran Kumar, veterinary doctor Nagaraju, Coorg Wildlife Society’s Munhangod Bose Madappa and Wildlife Trust of India representatives.