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Bear Attacks Three Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Surguja, Woman Critical
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 05:17 PM
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A bear entered a village in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, mauling three people who were sunbathing. One of the victims, a woman, is in critical condition.
A bear entered a village in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday and attacked three residents who were sunbathing on a roadside. The animal mauls the victims, leaving them with serious injuries. One of the injured, a woman, is currently in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
Local authorities and forest officials were called to the scene after villagers reported the incident. The bear was reportedly captured and taken to a wildlife sanctuary for further assessment.
The incident has raised concerns about wildlife encroachment in the region, prompting officials to increase patrols and community awareness programs to prevent future encounters.
Local authorities and forest officials were called to the scene after villagers reported the incident. The bear was reportedly captured and taken to a wildlife sanctuary for further assessment.
The incident has raised concerns about wildlife encroachment in the region, prompting officials to increase patrols and community awareness programs to prevent future encounters.