Tiger attack on cattle triggers alert in Eluru district
On Sunday morning, a tiger attacked cattle near the Devaragondi tribal habitation in Eluru district, leading the Forest Department to issue an alert in surrounding villages. Tracking teams pinpointed the predator's movements near Udatapalli village in the Papikonda forests and areas around the Polavaram project. Villagers reported the tiger's assault on cattle close to their Devaragondi village.
Authorities cautioned residents against entering forests for firewood or visiting fields after dark, advising them to stay indoors and maintain proper lighting in cattle sheds. "We are monitoring the tiger's movements and working to capture it safely," stated a forest official on Sunday.
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