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Lion attacks elderly man sleeping on veranda in India, family raises alarm
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:48 PM
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An elderly man was attacked by a lion while sleeping on his veranda; the animal pinned him before fleeing after relatives shouted for help.
A lion entered a residential premises and attacked an elderly man who was asleep on his veranda, according to a report by Bhaskar English. The animal reportedly pinned the victim to the ground before retreating when members of his family raised a loud alarm.
Family members say they heard the commotion and shouted, prompting the lion to flee the scene. The man sustained injuries from being restrained, and emergency services were called to provide medical assistance.
Authorities noted that this is the second similar lion attack reported in recent weeks, raising concerns about the proximity of wildlife to human habitations. Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with forest officials to mitigate further incidents.
Family members say they heard the commotion and shouted, prompting the lion to flee the scene. The man sustained injuries from being restrained, and emergency services were called to provide medical assistance.
Authorities noted that this is the second similar lion attack reported in recent weeks, raising concerns about the proximity of wildlife to human habitations. Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with forest officials to mitigate further incidents.