A 62-year-old man died here on Friday in a wild boar attack, the police said.
The deceased was identified as Rakhunadhan Pillai of Uppukuzhi, Chaliyekkara, near Thenmala, they added.
According to officials, Pillai was walking home with two others around 10:45 a.m. when a wild pig pounced on them. While his companions managed to escape, Pillai was unable to escape and was attacked by the animal and suffered severe injuries.
He was taken to Punalur Government Taluk Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, the FIR said.
The body will be handed over to his relatives after post-mortem, police added.
Published – 13 Feb 2026 20:33 IST
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