Carcass of lion found in Babariya Range

21-03-2010
Carcass of lion found in Babariya Range
Divya Bhaskar
Briefly translated from Gujarati

Forest department received information of a lion carcass near Machhundri reservoir in Jankhiya round in Babariya range in Gir West. Range forest officer informs that it was adult lion of about 10-12 years and may have died before 10 days. They are investigating the scene to find out reason for the death. Post mortem shall be done on site only. It is assumed to be death due to old age says Dep. Conservator of Forest Sandeep Kumar. 16 of 18 nails were found.

It is worth mentionity that this is the same place where six lions were killed in April 2007.