AHMEDABAD: In a shocking incident, a labourer was killed and two persons injured after a lion attacked them in Devalia Safari Park in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Thursday.
The lion first attacked a labourer, identified as Rajnish Keshwala (32), and dragged him within the park this morning, said D T Vasavada, leader conservator of forests (CCF) (Junagadh Wildlife Circle) advised PTI
"When another labourer, Dinesh Sakhat, tried to save Keshwala, the lion attacked him also. While Sakhat managed to flee, the lion dragged Keshwala inside the park's forest. Dinesh then alerted the staff about the incident," he said.
Sakhat, who was critically injured, was taken to the Junagadh Civil Hospital and woodland officers in an instant launched a search for Keshwala, the CFO said.
"During the search operation inside the park, the staff found Keshwala's body. While the body was being recovered, the lion also attacked a forester," Vasavada said.
The forester sustained minor accidents and was taken to a health center, he added.
Keshwala's frame has been recovered, Vasavada said, adding that an inquiry can be performed into the incident.
The officer didn't rule out the opportunity of more than one lion being concerned within the attacks.
Devalia Safari Park is located with regards to Gir National Park, the closing home of the endangered Asiatic lions at Sasan in Junagadh district, about 350 kilometres from here.
The woodland department has hired numerous labourers to assist in repairs of the park spread over an area of 412 hectares.
The park, also known as Gir Interpretation Zone - Devalia - was established to reduce the tourist burden on the Gir National Park. It is a closed facility secured by chain hyperlink fencing.
Apart from Asiatic lions, the park homes leopards, blue bulls, sambhar, chital, jackal, black dollar and wild boar, amongst other animals.
The lion first attacked a labourer, identified as Rajnish Keshwala (32), and dragged him within the park this morning, said D T Vasavada, leader conservator of forests (CCF) (Junagadh Wildlife Circle) advised PTI
"When another labourer, Dinesh Sakhat, tried to save Keshwala, the lion attacked him also. While Sakhat managed to flee, the lion dragged Keshwala inside the park's forest. Dinesh then alerted the staff about the incident," he said.
Sakhat, who was critically injured, was taken to the Junagadh Civil Hospital and woodland officers in an instant launched a search for Keshwala, the CFO said.
"During the search operation inside the park, the staff found Keshwala's body. While the body was being recovered, the lion also attacked a forester," Vasavada said.
The forester sustained minor accidents and was taken to a health center, he added.
Keshwala's frame has been recovered, Vasavada said, adding that an inquiry can be performed into the incident.
The officer didn't rule out the opportunity of more than one lion being concerned within the attacks.
Devalia Safari Park is located with regards to Gir National Park, the closing home of the endangered Asiatic lions at Sasan in Junagadh district, about 350 kilometres from here.
The woodland department has hired numerous labourers to assist in repairs of the park spread over an area of 412 hectares.
The park, also known as Gir Interpretation Zone - Devalia - was established to reduce the tourist burden on the Gir National Park. It is a closed facility secured by chain hyperlink fencing.
Apart from Asiatic lions, the park homes leopards, blue bulls, sambhar, chital, jackal, black dollar and wild boar, amongst other animals.
Labourer killed by lion in Gujarat safari park
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