Tiger pug marks found in Hiramandal

Locals showing pug marks of tiger on Vamsadhara reservoir bund at Hiramandal
x

Locals showing pug marks of tiger on Vamsadhara reservoir bund at Hiramandal

Highlights

  • Local fishermen identified the pug marks on Hiramandal reservoir bund and informed the forest officials
  • The big cat is reportedly moving in the area between Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers
  • Forest officials appealed to local people to take precautions while moving out during nights

SRIKAKULAM: A tiger is reportedly moving in the area between Vamsadharaand Nagavali rivers in Srikakulam district.

The pug marks of the tiger were traced on Hiramandal reservoir bund. Local fishermen identified the pug marks and informed the forest officials.

According to Saravakota forest section officer (FSO), L Eswara Rao, the tiger reportedly entered into the district through Burja mandal from Palakonda and Veeragattam mandals of Parvathipuram Manyam district.

Burja mandal is located adjacent to Nagavali river and tiger reached Hiramandal through LN Peta mandal and later reached Kotturu mandal. Vamsadhara river is passing through the three mandals, L N Peta, Kotturu and Hiramandal. The tiger is always moving during nights and stays at a shelter during day time The pug marks revealed the movement of the time, the official said. He appealed to people to take all precautions while going out during nights.

Show Full Article
Print Article
Next Story
More Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENTS