Two Black Bears Captured in Separate Operations in Anantnag
Anantnag, KNT: Two black bears were captured in separate operations by the Wildlife Department in Anantnag district, including one at Deethoo Ranipora and another at Andoo Nowgam, officials said.
A bear was captured and tranquilised by the Wildlife Control Room Achabal at Deethoo Ranipora following repeated reports of its movement in the area and incidents involving injuries to residents.
The animal is suspected to be the same bear that had reportedly injured several people in and around the village, although its identity has not been officially confirmed.
In a separate operation, another black bear was trapped in a cage installed by the Wildlife Department at Andoo Nowgam.
Both animals were subsequently shifted away from human habitation to their natural habitat, officials said.
The operations were carried out amid concerns over human-wildlife encounters in the area, with residents hoping that continued monitoring and timely intervention by the Wildlife Department will help prevent further incidents. [KNT]
