Three tigers were spotted at a human habitation bordering the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Idukki. According to local residents, the tigers were spotted around 7.30 p.m. on Friday at Plamoodu, near Vallakkadavu, in the Vallakkadavu forest range limits.
Soumir Shaji, a resident of Vallakkadavu, said he first heard “moaning” of tigers near the Periyar river and soon spotted two tigers nearby. “After noticing the presence of two young tigers, I was moving to a neighbour’s house to inform him about it. On the way, an adult tiger suddenly jumped from an embankment and crossed to another side of the road,” said Mr. Shaji.
Local residents said they immediately alerted the Vallakkadavu forest range office, and forest officials reached the spot. Following prolonged efforts, the tigers were chased away from the area by bursting crackers by 11 p.m.
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