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Man Critically Injured in Bear Attack Near Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh
✍️ The Chenab Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:32 AM
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A man sustained critical injuries after being attacked by a bear near Baijnath in Himachal Pradesh, authorities say.
A bear attacked a man near Baijnath village in Himachal Pradesh, leaving him with critical injuries.
The victim, a local resident, was found on the roadside with severe wounds and was immediately taken to a nearby medical facility.
Ambulance services were dispatched on the scene, and the injured man was transported to the district hospital for emergency treatment.
Wildlife officials are investigating the incident and have confirmed that the animal is a Himalayan brown bear. They are monitoring the area for further encounters.
Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution in forested zones and have increased patrols to prevent future incidents.
The victim, a local resident, was found on the roadside with severe wounds and was immediately taken to a nearby medical facility.
Ambulance services were dispatched on the scene, and the injured man was transported to the district hospital for emergency treatment.
Wildlife officials are investigating the incident and have confirmed that the animal is a Himalayan brown bear. They are monitoring the area for further encounters.
Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution in forested zones and have increased patrols to prevent future incidents.