Bear Attack and Hazard to Locals Mount Abu
Over the years, the population of the Sloth bear has been steadily increasing while that of the Leopard has been on the decline, so have the population of the Samba.
Almost every year there have been reports of bear attacks on the local population of this town. Quite a few have been seriously maimed for life. The most recent attack took place on Saturday 21 September 2013. These bears are most dangerous when roaming with their cubs.
Easy pickings in town from garbage are seductive to these critters and people not suspecting that they would meet up suddenly with them end up being mauled and maimed for life.
I believe that the old lady attacked had gone to pray at a temple and on her way home, met up with this unfortunate incident. You can read it by clicking this link.
Received the two gruesome images via my phone
I request tourists visiting Mount Abu to please be aware and alert, especially while walking down lonely roads at night. I have encountered the bear on many an occasion. Thankfully, I've been on my scooter and not on foot.
Taken In the St.Ann's church premises mid-day
