Woman killed after being attacked by bear in Uttarkashi district

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A young woman fell to death after she was attacked by a bear in Bhatwari area of ​​Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand.

This is the fourth incident in the past 2 months where bears have attacked villagers in the Garhwal region.

As Ambika Aswal (27) tried to run away after being attacked by the bear on Thursday, she fell from a hill in Heena village and died, forest officials said on Friday.

Giving details, the officials said Aswal (27) had gone to the forest with other village women to collect grass. A bear hiding in the bushes suddenly attacked her. She ran to escape the bear, but fell down the hill. She died on the spot.

By Shishir Prashant

Shishir Prashant is a senior journalist having vast experience working in prestigious media organizations like PTI, Business Standard, Deccan Herald and Kashmir Times

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