Man Critically Injured in Bear Attack Near Valparai's Pachamalai Estate

Coimbatore: A 51-year-old man was seriously injured after three bears attacked him near Pachamalai Estate in Valparai on Tuesday. The injured man, identified as Moses, a resident of Pachamalai Estate, had reportedly gone to a TASMAC outlet in the Rottikadai area. While returning to his residence through the tea estate, he encountered three bears, which attacked him. Moses sustained severe injuries to his head, face and other parts of his body in the attack. He was rescued and taken to Valparai Government Hospital in a 108 ambulance, where he received first aid. He was later shifted to Coimbatore government hospital for further treatment.