Rising temperatures, rising bites? Stray dog bites 35 in Kerala; 20 attacked in Trichy
Dog attack across multiple areas
The attacks began around 7 a.m. on Chala Koyode road, where the dog first bit pedestrians. It then moved through Poduvacheri, Iriveri, Panerichal, Muzhappala, Chakkarakkal town, Chakkarakkal Sona road, and Chirakkat, attacking people along the way. Victims were bitten while walking, waiting at bus stops, or standing in front of their homes.
Injured victims receive treatment
Several victims suffered serious injuries. T. K. Ramachandran from Iriveri sustained severe facial injuries and was admitted to a private hospital in Chala. Three others sought treatment at Kannur Medical College Hospital in Anjarakandy, while the remaining victims were taken to Kannur district hospital.
Stray dog killed by an injured person
Shaji (50), one of the victims, killed the stray dog after being attacked. Anjarakandy panchayat member K. P. Lohithakshan and District Medical Officer Piyus Namboothiripad visited the hospital to assess the situation and meet the injured.
20 attacked by stray dogs in Trichy
In a separate incident, at least 20 residents in Manapparai town, Trichy district, have reported being bitten by stray dogs in the past two days. The affected areas include Rajiv Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, and Masthan Street near the Manapparai bus stand. Victims claim that stray dogs, which previously chased two-wheelers at odd hours, have now started attacking pedestrians.
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Growing stray dog population
Manapparai municipality, which consists of 27 wards and around 11,000 households, last recorded the stray dog population at 892. However, residents believe the number is higher, estimating that each ward has between 50 and 100 stray dogs.
Concerns over aggressive behavior
Residents attribute the
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