Tiger Rescued From Kerala Well After 11-Hour Multi-Agency Operation
Officials plan a veterinary assessment before determining whether to return the animal to deep forest.
Overview
- The tiger fell into an open, water-filled well around 5 a.m. near Kollamparambil Sadasivan’s house at Villunni Para in Pathanamthitta district.
- Police, Forest Department personnel, Fire and Rescue Services, and a tranquilising specialist coordinated the extraction using nets and sedation.
- A specialised team arrived by noon, secured the animal, administered a tranquilliser, and moved it about 150 metres to a Forest Department vehicle.
- Veterinary experts assessed the tiger, identified as a roughly three-year-old female, and officials indicated they have sought permission to release it into deep forest.
- Residents expressed concern about public safety if the animal is returned to nearby forests, including the Gavi region, as the department weighs next steps.