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‘Mysterious Animal’ kills 63 goats and injures 28 others in Odisha’s Gajapati

Veterinary officials suspect wild dogs attacked the livestock, but did not rule out predator attacks such as wolves or jackals, he added.

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'Mysterious Animal' kills 63 goats and injures 28 others in Odisha's Gajapati

Gajapati: Panic gripped Kidigaon village in Odisha’s Gajapati district after over 63 goats were discovered dead and 28 others severely injured in a suspected wild animal attack.

According to sources, the incident was discovered Friday after villagers discovered the carcasses and informed local police and veterinary officials. B Ramnath and B Krishna’s dead and injured goats had deep injuries on their throats and their intestines had been pulled out.

Following notification, local police and forest officials, as well as a team of veterinary doctors, arrived at the village and performed an autopsy on the dead goats, as well as providing necessary treatment to the injured.

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“The carcasses were properly disposed of after a joint inspection by the block veterinary officer, revenue inspector, and forest personnel.” “The condition of some of the injured animals is critical,” said Girish Kumar Mohanty, chief district veterinary officer.

Veterinary officials suspect wild dogs attacked the livestock, but did not rule out predator attacks such as wolves or jackals, he added.

Notably, the animals that were attacked were kept in enclosures. According to the sources, the wild animals did not harm livestock kept in other enclosures.

Meanwhile, villagers urged the administration to assist Ramnath and Krishna in earning a living through goat rearing.

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