15-Year-Old Boy Sustains Severe Injuries in Lion Attack at Gujarat’s Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
JUNAGADH, GUJARAT:
A horrifying incident unfolded at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Junagadh district, where a 15-year-old boy named Vikram Chaudha was brutally attacked by a lion. The incident occurred on Friday, while the young boy was accompanying cattle near the sanctuary’s water source.
The unfortunate attack took place just as the lions were in the midst of their mating rituals, when Vikram inadvertently disrupted their proceedings. Provoked by the interruption, the formidable predator mercilessly pounced on the unsuspecting child from behind, causing grievous injuries.
Upon realizing the dire situation, onlookers swiftly reacted by making loud noises, prompting the lion to retreat and disappear into the safety of the forest. Forest department officials were promptly alerted, and they rushed to the scene to provide immediate assistance. Vikram was speedily transported to Vishwadar Health Centre, where medical professionals attended to his injuries, which required eight stitches on his thigh and back. Subsequently, he was transferred to Junagadh Municipal Hospital for further treatment.
Authorities are deeply concerned about the incident and the safety of visitors to the sanctuary, as such encounters with wild animals are understandably rare and alarming. An investigation into the matter has been initiated, aiming to ascertain the circumstances that led to this unfortunate encounter.
Outlined by its picturesque landscapes and rich biodiversity, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned as the last abode of the mighty Asiatic lions. Known for their unpredictable behavior, it is important for tourists and residents alike to exercise utmost caution when in proximity to these majestic creatures.
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A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a lion attack at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Junagadh district. A boy named Vikram Chaudha was injured. The attack happened while he was accompanying the cattle near the wildlife sanctuary’s water source.
The incident happened on Friday. The attack happened when the lions were moving with cattle nearby to mate. After interfering with the mating, the child was attacked from behind.
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When the people who were with the boy made a noise, the lion ran into the forest and hid. Soon after getting the information, the forest department officials reached the spot and shifted the child to Vishwadar Health Centre. Doctors said he had eight stitches in his thigh and back. The child was shifted to Junagadh Municipal Hospital for further treatment.
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