Wildlife / Royal Bengal Tiger spotted in Koraput's Semiliguda; thermal drones deployed for tracking
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The presence of a Royal Bengal tiger has been confirmed in the Semiliguda area of Odisha's Koraput district, prompting the Forest Department to intensify surveillance and deploy multiple teams to track its movements.
Koraput, Nov 6: The presence of a Royal Bengal Tiger has been confirmed in the Semiliguda area of Odisha's Koraput district, prompting the Forest Department to intensify surveillance and deploy multiple teams to track its movements, a source said on Friday.
The department identified the big cat as a Royal Bengal Tiger based on evidence collected through digital cameras and other inputs, following the discovery of pugmarks in the area a few days ago. Forest officials have since stepped up monitoring in Semiliguda and its adjoining areas.
Three teams, along with a four-member Rapid Response Team (RRT), have been deployed to track the animal. A six-member team is also conducting night-long patrolling, while additional personnel from other ranges may be called in if required.
Thermal drones deployed for night surveillance
The Forest Department is using drones to monitor the tiger's movement during both day and night. Thermal night-vision drone cameras, with a surveillance range of around 7.5 km, are being used to search for the animal after dark.
The department identified the big cat as a Royal Bengal Tiger based on evidence collected through digital cameras and other inputs, following the discovery of pugmarks in the area a few days ago. Forest officials have since stepped up monitoring in Semiliguda and its adjoining areas.
Three teams, along with a four-member Rapid Response Team (RRT), have been deployed to track the animal. A six-member team is also conducting night-long patrolling, while additional personnel from other ranges may be called in if required.
Thermal drones deployed for night surveillance
The Forest Department is using drones to monitor the tiger's movement during both day and night. Thermal night-vision drone cameras, with a surveillance range of around 7.5 km, are being used to search for the animal after dark.
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Forest personnel have also been deployed continuously in the deer park area to monitor any movement of the big cat.
Also Read: Tiger from Andhra sanctuary enters Odisha's Malkangiri; Villagers put on alert
Residents alerted in nearby villages
The department has issued alerts to residents of Jharaput and Rajput villages, as well as people in the vicinity of the Central University of Odisha, the Cobra Battalion and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) area.
Forest officials are visiting villages and using loudspeakers to spread awareness. Residents have been advised not to panic and to immediately inform the department if they notice pugmarks, hear a roar or spot any suspicious movement.
Officials said response teams would reach the location as soon as information about the tiger's presence is received.
The Forest Department has appealed to residents to remain alert and avoid taking risks while reporting any suspected movement of the animal.
Also Read: Tiger from Andhra sanctuary enters Odisha's Malkangiri; Villagers put on alert
Residents alerted in nearby villages
The department has issued alerts to residents of Jharaput and Rajput villages, as well as people in the vicinity of the Central University of Odisha, the Cobra Battalion and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) area.
Forest officials are visiting villages and using loudspeakers to spread awareness. Residents have been advised not to panic and to immediately inform the department if they notice pugmarks, hear a roar or spot any suspicious movement.
Officials said response teams would reach the location as soon as information about the tiger's presence is received.
The Forest Department has appealed to residents to remain alert and avoid taking risks while reporting any suspected movement of the animal.
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