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Thrissur Zoo Shuttered After Stray Dog Attack Kills 10 Deer
13 Nov
Summary
- 10 deer found dead at newly opened Puthur Zoological Park
- Stray dog attack triggered mass panic among the animals
- Experts cite "capture myopathy" as cause of deaths
In a tragic incident, 10 deer were found dead at the newly opened Puthur Zoological Park in Thrissur, Kerala on November 13, 2025. The deaths occurred after a stray dog attack triggered mass panic among the animals.
According to officials, a team of animal care staff first spotted the carcasses on the morning of November 13th, following which entry to the zoo was immediately suspended. The park had been inaugurated just last month, on October 28th, by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
A team led by Chief Forest Veterinary Officer Dr. Arun Zacharia inspected the site and determined that the deer died due to "capture myopathy" - a life-threatening condition caused by extreme stress. Dr. Zacharia explained that the deer panicked and ran blindly in fear, crashing into the enclosure walls as stray dogs entered through a narrow path.
