Wild Gaur gets stranded after roaming 300 kms; ends up on the Tamil Nadu coast: forest officials take it back to its home
etimes.in / Jun 09, 2026, 16:15 (IST)
A massive 800kg Gaur bison, lost for a month, was successfully rescued and returned to its habitat by a dedicated team of nearly 100 forest officials and veterinarians in Tamil Nadu. This complex operation, spanning 13 hours of capture and a 9-hour journey, highlights significant efforts in mitigating human-wildlife conflict and managing large animals.