Singer Quratulain Balouch Attacked by Brown Bear in Skardu
Singer Quratulain Balouch was attacked by a brown bear while on a trip to Skardu, a town in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, as part of flood relief efforts with Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS). The incident occurred on the night of September 4, when Balouch was sleeping in her tent at Deosai National Park, a high-altitude plateau that is home to a population of rare Himalayan brown bears. Fortunately, Balouch was rushed to the nearest medical facility and is now out of danger, with doctors advising that she is stable and recovering from her wounds.
Key Takeaways:
- Singer Quratulain Balouch was attacked by a brown bear in Deosai National Park, Skardu, on the night of September 4.
- The attack occurred while Balouch was sleeping in her tent as part of flood relief efforts with Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS).
- Balouch's cameraman and another companion were unharmed, but Balouch suffered injuries to her arms with the bear's claws and teeth.
- CDRS team quickly intervened to scare the bear away and Balouch was rushed to the nearest medical facility.
- Balouch is now out of danger and is recovering from her wounds, with doctors advising that she is stable.
- Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
- Balouch's public engagements have been postponed until she recovers.
Statistics:
- Date of the incident: September 4
- Location of the incident: Deosai National Park, Skardu
- Type of bear involved: Himalayan brown bear
- Number of people involved: 4 (Balouch, her cameraman, and two friends)
- Injuries sustained by Balouch: injuries to both arms with claws and teeth
- Medical facility where Balouch received treatment: RHQ Hospital Skardu
Sources:
- Her team's official statement on her Instagram
- Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS)
- Baltistan police spokesperson Ghulam Muhammad