Tiger eludes forest officials for second day
The Hindu
It is said to have been responsible for the deaths of more than 12 head of cattle
For the second consecutive day, the forest officials spotted the elusive tiger that has been killing cattle regularly. But they were unable to tranquilise and capture it.
The tiger, believed to be a 10-year-old male, is said to have been responsible for the deaths of more than 12 head of cattle over the last few months in the villages surrounding Gudalur and the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).

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