Man killed in tiger attack in Kodagu

Gonikoppa (Kodagu): A 55-year-old cowherd was killed in a tiger attack at Nittur Jagale village in Ponnampet of Kodagu district on Thursday.

The deceased is Muzeed Rehman, a native of Assam. The incident occurred when he was grazing cows. The tiger first attacked the cows, but they managed to scatter away and save themselves. Unfortunately, Rehman who was nearby got caught by the Tiger. Severely injured Rehman died on the spot, said Thithimathi ACF Gopal.

The senior forest officials and police visited the spot. There is a rise in man-animal conflicts in the district. Since January, seven human lives have been lost in wild animal attacks. Of which, six died of elephant attacks in the district.