Tiger spotted on Thamarassery ghat road

A TIGER was spotted on the Thamarassery ghat road between the 8th and 9th curves in the wee hours of Thursday. 

Truck drivers, who first spotted the tiger, notified the highway patrolling police team.

"The tiger was crossing the road after Kuppikkazhuthu (between 8th and 9th curves). We informed the forest department's Rapid Response Team about the incident," said Sub Inspector Vipin from the highway patrolling team. 

By the time the Rapid Response Team reached the spot, the feline had vanished into the forest. 

“It's not a residential area and the tiger has gone into the forest. So there is no need for further action. We have searched the area. But we could not find it,” said an RRT team member.