Lion attacks youth in Talala village

16-10-2009
Lion attacks youth in Talala village
Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Lion-attacks-youth-in-Talala-village/articleshow/5132568.cms

A lion pounced on an unsuspecting villager in Jasapar of Gir and injured the man severely on Thursday night.

The man was returning home after casual labour in Dhava village of Gir taluka.

According to sources, Keshu Koli has been admitted to a hospital in Talala with severe injuries on his legs. He received 10 stitches, attending doctor Ashish Makadia pf Talala primary health care centre said. Koli has been refereed to Junagadh civil hospital for further treatment.

According to reports, the lion was taking shelter along with its three cubs in an area falling on Dhava and Jasapar village borders. The youth happened to pass by the area and was attacked. Hearing his cries, villagers came to his rescue, not before the lion had managed to bite Koli's leg.