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Shepherd battles ferocious bear for 30 minutes in Panna, rushed to hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:15 PM
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A shepherd in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, fought a wild bear for about half an hour before being rescued and admitted to the district hospital in critical condition.
Panna district officials reported that a local shepherd encountered a large, aggressive bear while tending his flock. The animal charged at him, prompting a prolonged struggle that lasted roughly thirty minutes. The shepherd managed to keep the bear at bay using his staff and by moving his livestock to safety, but sustained serious injuries during the encounter.
Emergency services were alerted by nearby villagers, and the injured shepherd was transported to the district hospital in Panna. Doctors confirmed that he is in a critical but stable condition, receiving treatment for multiple lacerations and possible fractures.
Authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into the incident and are coordinating with forest officials to track the bear. The department has urged residents of forest‑adjacent areas to remain vigilant and report any wildlife sightings promptly.
The incident underscores the growing human‑wildlife conflict in parts of central India, where expanding settlements and habitat loss bring people and large mammals into closer contact.
Local police and forest officials will continue to monitor the situation and advise the community on safety measures while the shepherd remains under medical care.
Emergency services were alerted by nearby villagers, and the injured shepherd was transported to the district hospital in Panna. Doctors confirmed that he is in a critical but stable condition, receiving treatment for multiple lacerations and possible fractures.
Authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into the incident and are coordinating with forest officials to track the bear. The department has urged residents of forest‑adjacent areas to remain vigilant and report any wildlife sightings promptly.
The incident underscores the growing human‑wildlife conflict in parts of central India, where expanding settlements and habitat loss bring people and large mammals into closer contact.
Local police and forest officials will continue to monitor the situation and advise the community on safety measures while the shepherd remains under medical care.