Forest Officials Rescue Young Tiger Cub in Mysuru Operation
Forest authorities at the BRT Tiger Reserve successfully rescued a ten-month-old female tiger cub late Thursday evening. The cub appears healthy and strong. Officials are now carefully monitoring her condition.
Ongoing Search for Three Remaining Cubs
The rescue operation continues for three other cubs. BRT Tiger Reserve in-charge director B Bhaskar confirmed the capture of one female cub around 10:30 PM near Nanjedevanapura village. Bhaskar, who also serves as DCF of the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, stated that forest personnel are closely tracking the movements of the remaining cubs. He expressed confidence that they will be rescued soon.
Nanjedevanapura village sits within the buffer zone of the tiger reserve. The mother tigress has already been transferred to Bannerghatta National Park. The rescued cub remains under observation at a secure location.
Background of the Tiger Family Sighting
Villagers first spotted the tigress with her four cubs near Nanjedevanapura in Chamarajanagar district during the third week of December. The presence of the big cats caused significant concern among local residents. Fearing for their safety, villagers urgently requested forest officials to capture the tigers.
After receiving necessary approvals from the principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) and the chief wildlife warden in Bengaluru, authorities launched a special capture operation. The tigress and her cubs had settled in and around Nanjedevanapura village in Harave Hobli, Chamarajanagar taluk.
The operation achieved its first major success on January 9th. The tigress walked directly into a walk-through cage, allowing for her safe capture. Forest department officials believe the cubs managed to survive independently by hunting forest animals after their mother's capture.
Large-Scale Rescue Operation Details
The forest department organized a substantial team for this delicate operation. Participants included:
- Two veterinary officers from the department
- Four elephants brought from the Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district
- Specialized drone teams from the forest department
- Numerous officers and support staff
Department officials emphasized that the entire operation is being conducted with extreme caution. Their dual priorities remain villager safety and wildlife protection. The captured cub currently receives continuous health monitoring at a secure facility while the search for her siblings continues.
