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Four bears maul two firewood collectors in Chhattisgarh forest, one in critical condition
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 02:36 PM
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Two men gathering firewood in a Chhattisgarh forest were attacked by four bears, leaving one of them critically injured.
A group of four bears entered a forested area of Chhattisgarh early on Monday and attacked two men who were collecting firewood. The men, identified only as local laborers, were caught off guard as the animals charged from the undergrowth.
One of the victims sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the nearest district hospital, where doctors have placed him in critical condition. The second man suffered minor injuries and was treated on site before being taken to the same facility for observation.
Forest officials arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, cordoned off the area and began a search for the bears. They have also informed wildlife experts to assess whether the animals were provoked or acting out of natural behavior.
The incident underscores growing concerns about human-wildlife conflict in forested regions of central India, prompting calls for better safety measures for people who depend on forest resources for their livelihood.
One of the victims sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the nearest district hospital, where doctors have placed him in critical condition. The second man suffered minor injuries and was treated on site before being taken to the same facility for observation.
Forest officials arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, cordoned off the area and began a search for the bears. They have also informed wildlife experts to assess whether the animals were provoked or acting out of natural behavior.
The incident underscores growing concerns about human-wildlife conflict in forested regions of central India, prompting calls for better safety measures for people who depend on forest resources for their livelihood.