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Injured Tiger Found on NH-44 Near Devari; Rescue Team Deployed from Durgavati
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 04:37 PM
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An injured tiger was spotted sitting by the roadside on National Highway-44 near Devari, raising suspicions of a vehicle collision. A specialized rescue team has been summoned from Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
A wildlife emergency unfolded on National Highway-44 near Devari when an injured tiger was discovered sitting by the roadside. The presence of the big cat on the busy highway immediately raised concerns among locals and passing vehicles.
Witnesses and initial assessments suggest that the tiger may have been involved in a collision with a vehicle, given its injured state and location on the main thoroughfare. The situation prompted immediate action to ensure the safety of both the animal and the public.
In response to the incident, a dedicated rescue team was deployed from the Durgavati Tiger Reserve. The specialists arrived at the scene to assess the tiger's condition and initiate the necessary medical and relocation procedures.
Authorities are currently managing the area to prevent further disturbance to the animal while the rescue operation is carried out. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by wildlife corridors intersecting with major national highways in the region.
Witnesses and initial assessments suggest that the tiger may have been involved in a collision with a vehicle, given its injured state and location on the main thoroughfare. The situation prompted immediate action to ensure the safety of both the animal and the public.
In response to the incident, a dedicated rescue team was deployed from the Durgavati Tiger Reserve. The specialists arrived at the scene to assess the tiger's condition and initiate the necessary medical and relocation procedures.
Authorities are currently managing the area to prevent further disturbance to the animal while the rescue operation is carried out. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by wildlife corridors intersecting with major national highways in the region.