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Vadodara: Jackal chase sparks chaos
23 Jan
Summary
- A jackal caused panic and chaos in Vadodara's Sama area.
- The animal evaded capture for an hour, even climbing a building.
- Forest officials confirmed it was the first such urban jackal sighting.
Panic and chaos erupted in Vadodara's Sama area on Friday morning when a jackal was spotted roaming the streets. The wild animal led residents and forest officials on a tense hour-long chase through populated lanes and busy roads.
Initially mistaken for a stray dog, the jackal's presence soon caused alarm, prompting a swift response from the forest department. The animal's escape attempts included climbing onto a building and resting on a balcony before it was eventually captured.
Forest officials stated this is the first documented case of a jackal venturing so far into a bustling urban area of Vadodara. They suspect it may have entered the city via the Vishwamitri river ravines, possibly in search of food.
The captured jackal, a five-year-old female, is reported to be healthy and will be released back into the forest soon. Officials noted that jackals are typically shy and do not pose a threat to humans.
