Header Sticky Banner
SOCIETY

Teenager, guide injured by rhino’s gore at Chitwan National Park

KATHMANDU, April 11:  An Australian teenager and his Nepali guide were gored by a rhino at Chitwan National Park.
alt=
By No Author

KATHMANDU, April 11:  An Australian teenager and his Nepali guide were gored by a rhino at Chitwan National Park.



The teenager, William Peter Mcmanus, 18 and his guide, Jitu Mahato, 50 are undergoing treatment at Mediciti Hospital, Bhaisipati. Both of those injured are out of danger, according to the hospital staffers. 


Related story

Internal translocation of rhinos taking place in Chitwan


According to Ishwori Maharjan, a nurse at the hospital, William sustained injuries on his chest and legs.  


“Jitu was hit on the left side. The gore broke eight of his ribs. He is out of danger as well” Dr. Bijoy Gopal Rajbanshi said.   

Related Stories
SOCIETY

Gore and accompanies in Kathmandu for further inve...

gore-may4.jpg
SOCIETY

Three days on, interrogation of Gore continues

gore-may-22.jpg
SOCIETY

Alleged poacher claims YouTube videos inspired him...

Rhino_20201004120338.jpg
SOCIETY

Two wild rhinos getting used to life in pits befor...

gaida.jpg
SOCIETY

Two male rhinos translocated in Chitwan

Rhinos_Mafikeng-Game-Reserve_South-Africa_North-West-province_20190922144755.jpg