A farmer was seriously injured in a wild bear attack while working in his field in Bukkasagara village of Hospet, on Wednesday evening, triggering fear among locals amid repeated sightings of bears in nearby villages. The 45-year-old farmer, Rajshekhar Gowda, was watering his crops when a bear appeared and attacked him, clawing his right arm and leg, and was rushed to the hospital where his condition is stable. The incident has raised concerns about the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the region, with bears frequently spotted in nearby villages, and locals urging the Forest Department to take action to capture the bears and ensure safety.
The injured farmer is a resident of Bukkasagara village and was immediately rushed to the 100-bed government hospital in Hospet for treatment. Doctors have confirmed that although he sustained injuries, his condition is stable and his life is not in danger. The incident has triggered panic among farmers in the surrounding areas, with bears being frequently spotted in nearby villages such as Malapanagudi and Kondanayakanahalli. The attack has intensified fear among local residents, who are now demanding that the Forest Department take immediate action to capture the bears and ensure their safety.
This is not an isolated case, as a person on a morning walk in Venkatapura village was also attacked by a bear and sustained serious injuries, requiring surgery. With multiple incidents being reported, concerns about safety have grown significantly in the area. Locals are urging Forest Department officials to take immediate action to capture the bears and ensure the safety of people living in the area. The Forest Department has been asked to increase patrols and take measures to prevent further attacks, as the situation continues to escalate. The incident has highlighted the need for increased awareness and measures to prevent human-wildlife conflict in the region.