WAYANAD: A tiger that entered human settlement area in Vakeri here was found dead. The body was shifted to the examination center in Bathery. Locals spotted the tiger at around 7 am on Wednesday morning on the road adjacent to the forest at Gandhi Nagar in Vakeri in Sultan Bathery. The tiger was present in the area for two days.

Attempts to chase the tiger into the forest were not successful as it was in a weak condition with its hind legs seriously injured. Attempts were made to trap it, but that too was unsuccessful. After this, the authorities ordered the capture of the tiger by tranquilizing it