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Bear climbs tree to escape heavy rain in Nilagiri, Odisha; rescue underway
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 09:16 PM
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A wild bear in Nilagiri, Odisha, took refuge on a tree as heavy rain battered the region, prompting forest officials to initiate a rescue operation.
Nilagiri, a forested area in Odisha's Rayagada district, experienced intense downpours on Monday, causing water levels to rise across low‑lying zones. During the storm, a lone bear was observed climbing a tall tree to avoid the flooding.
Local forest officials, alerted by villagers, arrived at the scene with a team equipped for wildlife rescue. The bear, appearing agitated but unharmed, was coaxed down using food lures and tranquilizer darts under the supervision of trained personnel.
The operation concluded without injury to the animal or rescue crew, and the bear was released back into a safe part of the forest once the rain subsided. Authorities emphasized the importance of avoiding direct contact with wild animals and urged residents to report similar sightings promptly.
The incident highlights the challenges wildlife faces during extreme weather events and underscores the readiness of Odisha's forest department to respond to such emergencies.
Local forest officials, alerted by villagers, arrived at the scene with a team equipped for wildlife rescue. The bear, appearing agitated but unharmed, was coaxed down using food lures and tranquilizer darts under the supervision of trained personnel.
The operation concluded without injury to the animal or rescue crew, and the bear was released back into a safe part of the forest once the rain subsided. Authorities emphasized the importance of avoiding direct contact with wild animals and urged residents to report similar sightings promptly.
The incident highlights the challenges wildlife faces during extreme weather events and underscores the readiness of Odisha's forest department to respond to such emergencies.