Belagavi farmer attacked by bear, says his family - The HinduUpdated - June 12, 2026 11:02 pm IST - BelagaviDoctors attending to a farmer who reportedly suffered a bear attack in Khanapur of Belagavi district on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTMembers of a farmer’s family have complained that the 25-year-old farmer was injured in a bear attack in Huland village near Khanapur of Belagavi district on Wednesday.Mahesh Gawade had gone to the forest area near the village as usual to graze his cow. After grazing them all day, he was returning home in the evening when a bear suddenly came out of the bushes and attacked him.He tried to climb a nearby tree to save himself from the bear. But the wild animal followed him and bit him hard in the leg. His neighbour farmers heard his cries and helped his family shift him to a private hospital in Belagavi.“He is recovering. We are investigating the incident,” Assistant Conservator of Forests Basavaraj Walad said.Published - June 11, 2026 08:16 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }