PANAJI
A tiger was found dead in the Sakorda forests of Dharbandora raising serious wildlife concerns in the state. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
Environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar expressed grief over the incident, noting that the animal was found in a decomposed condition. He said this marks the sixth tiger death reported in Goa over the past 17 years, “Since 2009 to 2019, five tiger deaths were reported in Goa and this is the sixth tiger which has been reported dead in 2026, nearly 7 years later since the last tiger’s death.”
Kerkar, who frequently monitors forest areas, said he rushed to the site after receiving information and observed that the tiger teeth and claws were missing raising strong suspicions of poaching. “Whether he was killed by other animal or humans is very difficult to assume,” said Kerkar
He also criticised repeated claims that Goa has no tiger presence, stating that such incidents prove otherwise. Kerkar urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation and take stringent measures to prevent further wildlife deaths.
