A routine morning task turned dangerous for a couple in South Tripura when a bear suddenly emerged in a rubber plantation and attacked them. The incident left both Angsaphai Mog and his wife Angsanu Mog injured. Local residents later rescued the couple and rushed them to hospital.
Key Takeaways:
- A bear allegedly attacked a husband and wife at Panjirai Mog Para in South Tripura on Sunday morning.
- Angsaphai Mog suffered serious injuries to his hands and face, with suspected fractures.
- Local residents rescued the couple and took them to Shantirbazar District Hospital.
A husband and wife were injured in a suspected bear attack at Panjirai Mog Para under Birendranagar ADC Village in the Jolaibari Assembly constituency on Sunday morning.
The incident occurred when the couple went to a nearby rubber plantation to clear jungle vegetation. They were reportedly working in the area at around 7 am when they suddenly encountered a bear.
The injured persons were identified as Angsaphai Mog and his wife Angsanu Mog. Both are residents of Panjirai Mog Para.
Bear Suddenly Attacks Couple
According to a family member, the couple had gone to the rubber plantation early in the morning. They were clearing vegetation when the bear appeared suddenly.
The animal allegedly attacked Angsaphai without warning. The sudden assault left the couple frightened and unable to react immediately.
Angsaphai reportedly had a machete with him. However, he could not effectively use it to defend himself during the attack.
His wife was also present at the spot. However, she could not provide immediate assistance as the bear attacked suddenly.
Victim Suffers Injuries to Face and Hands
The bear reportedly bit Angsaphai on several parts of his body. His hands and face suffered significant injuries.
According to his family, he may have suffered fractures at two places on his hand. The extent of the injuries will be clear after medical examination and treatment.
His wife, Angsanu, was also injured during the incident. The available information did not provide details about the exact nature of her injuries.
Locals Rescue Injured Couple
After the attack, local residents reached the area and rescued the injured couple.
They were subsequently taken to Shantirbazar District Hospital for medical treatment. The husband and wife are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.
The incident has caused concern among residents living close to forested areas and rubber plantations in the locality.
Family Member Confirms Incident
A family member who spoke about the incident identified himself as Angkamok. He said he was the brother of Angsaphai.
He confirmed that the couple had gone to the rubber plantation at around 7 am to clear jungle growth.
According to him, the bear suddenly attacked Angsaphai. The animal reportedly caused injuries mainly to his hands and face.
Incident Raises Concern in Jolaibari
The attack highlights the risks faced by residents who enter forested areas and rubber plantations for daily work.
Panjirai Mog Para falls under Birendranagar ADC Village in the Jolaibari Assembly constituency. Residents in such areas often work close to forested patches and plantations.
The latest incident has renewed concern over encounters between people and wild animals in areas where human activity and forest habitats are located close to each other.
