police limits in Nuapada district.READ MORE: Chilling attraction dedicated to 'worst bear attack' in Japan as guests creeped out According to local reports, the deceased were identified as Ratan Majhi, 60, Nakul Majhi, 60, and Rabi Rana, 27, all from Samarsing village.
Reportedly, Ratan Majhi had gone to the forest on Friday to collect firewood when he became a victim to a fatal bear attack.In search of the elderly man, four other villagers, Nakul Majhi, Rabi Rana, Kuna Majhi and Parameswar Majhi, went to the forest where they found the body of Ratan.
At this time, the wild animal attacked Nakul and Rabi, the duo fought with the bear but lost their lives. Nakul Majhi and Parameswar Majhi, who were injured in the bear attack, reportedly beat the animal to death.
Officials of the Forest Department and Fire Service reached the spot and recovered the three bodies from the forest. The two injured villagers were admitted to the Nuapada District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.It is not the first such incident.
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