Raichur, May 10: In a tragic incident, 16 monkeys that came searching for water, were found dead in an under-construction overhead tank in Gadar village in Raichur taluk on Tuesday. It is believed the monkeys died a few days ago as the carcasses were found in a highly decomposed state.
Villagers suspect that the monkeys were trapped in the tank, unable to climb out and died of hunger and thirst as the tank had gone dry. It was only after noticing foul smell emanating from the tank that the villagers climbed over it and found the carcasses, which included young ones as well.
Monkeys venturing out of their habitation in search of water and food in summer is a common sight. Since water bodies in forest areas have dried up, they come to villages and drink water from tanks.
When local representatives visited the village after the incident, the villagers expressed anger, stating that the monkeys would not have died had the work been completed early. They questioned why steps had not been constructed leading towards the tank. Forest officials were unaware of the incident as villagers had buried the carcasses.
The district is drought hit and all the five taluks have been badly hit. Though Krishna and Tungabhadra flow in the district, they have dried up. Crocodile and fish deaths were reported two months ago in these two rivers.
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