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33 villagers train to keep people and tigers safe in the Sundarbans
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33 villagers train to keep people and tigers safe in the Sundarbans

After a tiger strayed into a village in Kultali in 2023, local volunteers helped guide it safely back to the mangroves. Now, the Wildlife Trust of India has trained 33 more residents, including 10 women, to respond when people and tigers cross paths. These Primary Response Team volunteers learn to alert forest officials, share information, keep crowds at a safe distance and explain precautions, rather than attempt risky rescues themselves. By combining local knowledge with a better understanding of tiger behaviour, they’re helping make coexistence safer for both people and wildlife.
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