Couple Hospitalized After Indian Gaur Attack Near Neyyar Dam in Thiruvananthapuram
A couple sustained injuries after being attacked by an Indian gaur near the Neyyar Dam area in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. The frightening incident occurred in close proximity to the Deer Rehabilitation Centre, where the wild animal unexpectedly charged at their moving motorcycle.
Details of the Attack and Injuries
The victims have been identified as Abhilash and Aparna, residents of Kattakada. According to eyewitness accounts from local residents, the sudden and aggressive charge by the gaur caused the couple to lose complete control of their two-wheeler. This resulted in both riders being violently thrown onto the road surface, leading to their injuries.
Alert locals who witnessed the accident immediately rushed to provide assistance. They arranged for prompt medical help, ensuring the injured couple received urgent care. The victims were initially transported to a private hospital located in Kattakada for primary treatment. Subsequently, they were shifted to another private healthcare facility in Neyyattinkara for further medical management, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Hospital authorities have confirmed that the condition of both Abhilash and Aparna is now stable and they are under continuous medical observation.
Growing Local Concerns Over Wildlife Presence
Local residents in the area have expressed significant concern and alarm over the increasing frequency of wild animal encounters, particularly during the night hours. They report that such dangerous incidents have become more common, posing a serious and ongoing risk to daily commuters, motorists, and people living in the vicinity.
The community highlighted that the rising presence of wildlife, including gaurs, in human-inhabited zones near forested areas is creating a hazardous environment that requires immediate and effective intervention from authorities.
Forest Department Response and Actions Taken
The Forest Department was promptly notified about the gaur attack incident. Officials from the department quickly reached the accident site to conduct a thorough inspection and assessment of the situation. Following their investigation, the department has officially registered a case related to the attack.
In response to this event and the broader pattern of wildlife conflicts, the Forest Department has intensified monitoring and surveillance activities in the Neyyar Dam region. These measures are aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future and ensuring greater safety for the public while managing wildlife movement.
