Kozhikode: A tribesman named Sankaran, aged 60, was severely injured in a bear attack in the Karulayi forests near Nilambur. The incident occurred while he was gathering medicinal herbs with relatives. The bear attacked from behind, biting his neck and hands. His relatives, Ramesh and Madhu, managed to scare the bear away.
Sankaran was initially treated at Nilambur district hospital before being transferred to Manjeri govt medical college for advanced care. The community is on high alert following the attack. TNN