Bear tranquilised after falling into Kerala well, rescue ops on. Video

The bear is unlikely to survive according to the vet. (Representational)

Efforts are currently underway to rescue a bear that fell into a well in Thiruvananthapuram’s suburban town of Vellanadu in Kerala. According to forest officials, the incident occurred at the house of one Aravind in Vellanadu around midnight on Wednesday when the wandered to the area in search of hens. Upon hearing a noise coming from the well, Aravind rushed outside and was shocked to see the trapped bear.

However, what has caused concern is how the bear reached Vellanadu, which is located about 17 kilometers from the forest area. Locals claim that even wild pigs are rarely spotted in the region, making the bear's appearance quite unusual.

When the bear was spotted hanging on the ring of the well, officials attempted to rescue it. However, things took a turn for the worse after a tranquilizer shot was fired by the local veterinarian. Five minutes after the shot was administered, the bear sank to the bottom of the well. Although three people tried to lift the animal out of the well, they were unsuccessful and had to abandon the effort.

Officials have now requested that water be pumped out of the well, and everyone is anxiously awaiting news about the bear's condition. Dr. Jacob Alexander, who administered the tranquilizer, believes it is unlikely that the bear will survive.

According to locals, the bear was catching chickens on Arun's farm when it fell into the well. They believe that the intense heat has caused water resources in the forest to dry up, causing animals to wander out in search of food and water.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation and the need to protect natural habitats. As temperatures continue to rise and water resources become scarce, animals are likely to move closer to human settlements in search of food and water.