Report dated: October 22, 2026 | 11:14 pm IST
Malkangiri: A 48-year-old man survived an encounter with a female bear in the forests of Odisha’s Malkangiri district, according to Pragativadi. Despite sustaining critical injuries, he reportedly managed to drive the animal away.
The report, published on October 22, did not specify the incident’s exact date or time.
Residents Take Injured Man to Hospital
Following the attack, residents rushed the injured man to Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital.
Hospital sources cited in the report said he was receiving intensive treatment and his condition was being closely monitored. No subsequent medical update was available in the coverage reviewed.
Circumstances Remain Unclear
The accessible article did not explain how the encounter began or how the man forced the bear to retreat. Although it described the animal as a mother bear, it did not provide details about cubs or establish what triggered the attack.
Further information from forest officials would be needed to clarify the circumstances and any measures taken after the incident.
Source: Pragativadi, October 22, 2026.
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