A farmer, who went missing after leaving his house to irrigate his farm three days ago, was found dead at Pichangarai in this district today, police said.
Police said the farmer had been gored to death by a gaur.
The body was sent for post-mortem at Bodinayakanur hospital today.
Police said as there had been frequent animal attacks in the area, forest officials have been alerted and asked to increase frequency of patrolling.
