Three people have been injured following a jackal attack in the Ujar district of Azerbaijan. The incident occurred in the village of Rastaja, where a wild animal entered a residential area and attacked local inhabitants.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, 72-year-old Gulandam Mammadova was attacked by the predator in her own backyard. Her neighbors, 67-year-old Musa Hasanov and his wife, 65-year-old Fatma Hasanova, also sustained injuries while attempting to assist her. The Ujar District Central Hospital informed Report that all three individuals were admitted to the emergency department with jackal bite wounds. After receiving necessary medical treatment and vaccinations, they were discharged for outpatient care.
Attacks by wild animals, particularly jackals and wolves, are occasionally reported in the rural regions of Azerbaijan, especially during seasons when food sources in the wild become scarce. Local veterinary and environmental authorities typically monitor such incidents to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases such as rabies. Residents in rural settlements are frequently advised by the Ministry of Agriculture and local executive powers to exercise caution and secure their premises to mitigate the risk of encounters with predatory wildlife.
