A farmer from Dongargaon village near here, in Londa forest range, has sustained grievous injuries in his head, waist and legs after three bears attacked him on Tuesday evening
Namdev Palkar (55) was returning home from his farm, along with his family members, when a sleuth of bears pounced on him. By the time his family members chased away the bears with sticks, Namdev had suffered multiple bite wounds.
Forest officials administered first aid before rushing him to the taluk hospital in Khanapur. He was later shifted to the district hospital in Belagavi for further treatment.
Assistant Conservator of Forests S M Sangolli, Range Forest Officer S S Ningani and staff visited the village.
Published 26 June 2019, 17:11 IST