Efforts on to capture a second tiger in Gudalur Forest Division
Forest Department confirms that this tiger is different to the one that killed two people in O’Valley in August
The Forest Department has announced that it is expanding its efforts to capture a second tiger in the Gudalur Forest Division. According to a statement, two trap cages and 25 camera traps have been deployed in the Nambalakkottai and Vimalagiri areas, following instructions from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden. A dedicated team of forest staff has been formed to track and monitor the elusive animal.
It is important to note that the tiger under surveillance in Vimalagiri is distinct from the one responsible for killing two individuals in O'Valley in August. The Vimalagiri tiger has been frequently observed near human settlements over the past two weeks, raising concerns about potential human-animal interactions in the region. Consequently, the decision was made to attempt the capture of this particular tiger.
In parallel, the ongoing mission to capture the tiger in O'Valley has been extended to its 16th day.
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