Coimbatore: A 35-year-old motorcyclist suffered injuries after the vehicle hit a wild boar in Mettupalayam on Saturday.
The injured person was identified as Senthil Kumar of Thekkampatti near Mettupalayam. On Saturday around 8.15pm, Kumar was on the way to the Vanabadrakaliamman temple on Sundapatti section of Mettupalayam forest range. The two-wheeler hit a wild boar which was attempting to cross the road. Kumar was thrown off from the vehicle and suffered injuries. Passersby rushed him to the Mettupalayam Government Hospital, where first aid was given. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Coimbatore city.
The boar was killed on impact. The carcass was buried inside the reserve forest on Sunday.
Two motorcyclists were killed in the last few months after the vehicles hit wild boars, superintendent of police Ara Arularasu said. “Two people were killed after their motorcycles hit stray dogs. While passing through the reserve forest area, motorists should move slowly. They should look out for animals crossing road,” he added. TNN