Kra Daadi, March 2, 2026:
Arunachal Pradesh: A bear cub was discovered inside a hollow tree during a highway construction survey in a forested area of Kra Daadi district on Monday, prompting workers to immediately halt clearance activities at the site.
According to a video recorded at the location and later circulated on social media, the tree had been identified for removal as part of the proposed highway alignment passing through the jungle area. Workers were preparing to cut and burn the wood when they noticed movement inside the hollow trunk. On closer inspection, they found a very young bear cub sheltering within the cavity of the tree.
The footage shows workers carefully extracting the cub from the hollow to ensure it was not injured. After confirming that the animal was safe, they decided not to proceed with burning the tree. The cub was subsequently placed back inside the hollow trunk so that its mother could locate and retrieve it upon her return. The tree was left standing and undisturbed to avoid separating the cub from its natural habitat.
The incident has drawn attention to the ecological sensitivity of forest areas in Arunachal Pradesh, which are home to diverse wildlife species. Environmental concerns are often raised during infrastructure expansion projects in such regions, underscoring the importance of thorough ground surveys and precautionary measures before undertaking tree felling and land clearance.
No official statement had been issued at the time of filing this report.
