Monkey severely injured after being hit by vehicle in Aliyar; Forest Department warns against speeding
Following an incident where a monkey was hit by a car on the Aliyar-Valparai road, the Forest Department has issued a warning that strict action will be taken against speeding in the forest zone.
A five-year-old male monkey was severely injured after being hit by an unidentified car on the Valparai road near the Aliyar forest area in Anaimalai. Locals who spotted the injured animal struggling by the roadside provided water and alerted the forest officials.
The Forest Department personnel arrived at the scene and transported the monkey to a hospital for treatment. Officials have urged tourists visiting the Aliyar forest area to drive slowly and cautiously, and have strictly advised against taking selfies with wildlife. They further warned that legal action would be taken under the Wildlife Protection Act against those found driving at high speeds through the forest.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai