Zoo plans surgery on tiger

MYSORE: A day after a tiger was rescued from Heggadadevana Kote taluk, Mysore zoo authorities are planning a surgery on the injured big cat. Vets have sought permission from principal chief conservator of forests Dipal Sarmah, who is chief wildlife warden of Karnataka.

Zoo executive director B P Ravi said the tiger is under stress and needs immediate treatment. The zoo authorities have also noticed injuries on its nose and back. Besides, it has severe swelling on left forelimb and suspected it to be a fracture.

Ravi said that the tiger was critical and only a detailed medical examination and X-ray report will reveal the nature of injury and fracture.

Zoo has requested Dr Vasanthy Shetty, dean of veterinary college, Hassan, to assist in the possible surgery. The tiger aged around 10 years was rescued from H D Kote taluk on Saturday and was brought to Mysore zoo for treatment.

DCF B S Gaonkar told TOI that the tiger has suffered serious injury and it is likely to be kept in captivity for the rest of its life.