Tiger Terror Ends with Safe Release
A tiger that frightened East Godavari residents has been safely released into Papikondala forest after a dramatic rescue. Forest officials fitted a special radio collar to track its movements.
Pancopy Across Districts
The tiger traveled over 500km from Maharashtra through Telangana and Eluru before swimming across the Godavari River into East Godavari. For a week, it roamed near Kurmapuram village, forcing locals indoors after attacking livestock.
House Invasion Sparks Crisis
Tension peaked when the big cat broke into an abandoned house. Rescue teams from Pune joined local forest officers and police in a high-stakes operation. The tiger dodged their first tranquilizer attempt and escaped into nearby fields.
Cattle Farm Capture
The chase moved to a cattle pasture where officials laid traps. As the tiger prepared to attack buffaloes, vets seized the moment to fire tranquilizer darts. Within minutes, the sedated animal collapsed near a pond and was secured.
Road to Recovery
After initial health checks in Rajamahendravaram, the tiger received specialized care at Visakhapatnam’s Indira Gandhi Zoo. Veterinarians confirmed it regained full health before release preparations began.
High-Tech Homecoming
Officials transported the tiger to Papikondala’s dense forests where it was freed余生. The radio collar will monitor its location 24/7, alerting rangers if it nears human settlements.
Villagers Stay Alert
While calm returns to East Godavari, forest departments urge nearby communities to remain cautious. Rapid-response teams stand ready to intervene if needed. This successful rescue highlights how technology aids wildlife conservation.
