Survives from Bear Attack

A member of the Anak Dalam indigenous tribe in Jambi is receiving medical treatment at Muara Bulian Hospital in Batanghari regency after being mauled by a bear Wednesday.

Solai, 30, lost an eye and suffered from bites and scratches all over his body following the attack in the forest where he was setting up a wild boar trap.

“He fought off the bear, as you can see from the injuries he sustained,” Ida, a relative, said Friday.

Solai managed to escape from the forest despite his wounds and seek help from his neighbor Winanto, who, along with other residents, rushed Solai to a community health center. Solai was transferred to the hospital due to the severity of his injuries.

Hospital official Rozi said Solai was recovering and in a stable condition. “His medical costs will be covered by the social services agency,” Rozi said.