A tiger spotted on the road connecting Goodarvila estate Nettikkudy Division to Silent Valley in Goodarvila Estate near Munnar on Tuesday.
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A tiger was spotted on the road connecting Goodarvila Estate in Nettikkudy Division to Silent Valley near Munnar. Upon noticing an approaching vehicle, the tiger retreated into nearby tea bushes.Munnar Range Officer S. Biju confirmed the authenticity of a video showing the tiger and stated that the big cat’s presence has been reported in the area.“Tiger sightings and cattle attacks have been reported in the Pampanmala, Thenmala, and Silent Valley areas. The tiger seen in the video is a healthy animal and is occasionally spotted in this region,” the official said.Local residents said that the recurring loss of cows threatens workers and causes financial distress for plantation labourers reliant on dairy farming. Forest department officials confirmed that compensation is being provided for cattle lost to tiger attacksAmid the recurring attacks across Devikulam and Munnar, the department plans to instruct plantation managements to ensure that livestock are sheltered in sheds by early afternoon. Published - September 09, 2026 07:55 pm IST
