Kerala Declares Tiger a Man-Eater After Fatal Attack, Later Found Dead

The tiger, responsible for killing a woman in Wayanad, was found dead with injuries likely from a territorial fight with another tiger.

A 4-5 year-old female tiger was declared a man-eater after killing a 47-year-old woman, Radha, in Wayanad's Pancharakolli area on Saturday.
The tiger's death was confirmed early Monday morning in Pilakavu, with officials identifying it by its stripe pattern and finding evidence of the victim in its stomach.
Post-mortem results revealed fresh and old wounds, suggesting the tiger likely died from injuries sustained in a fight with another tiger.
Efforts to tranquilize the tiger on Sunday night were unsuccessful due to poor visibility, leading to its eventual discovery behind a house.
In response to public outcry, the state government announced enhanced wildlife monitoring measures, including additional cameras and clearing undergrowth in affected areas.