Wild boar gores shepherd to death in Mancherial

Luxettipet Sub-Inspector P Chandrakumar said Gorla Balaiah received fatal injuries when the wild boar gored him when he was alone, resulting in death on the spot for him.

Mancherial: A 64-year old shepherd died on the spot when a wild boar attacked him as he was grazing buffalos in the forests of Ellaram village in Luxettipet mandal on Saturday.

Luxettipet Sub-Inspector P Chandrakumar said Gorla Balaiah received fatal injuries when the wild boar gored him when he was alone, resulting in death on the spot for him.

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Another shepherd noticed the body and alerted his family members, who in turn informed the police. Forest officials said compensation would be extended to Balaiah’s kin after inquiry.