Berhampur: A 50-year old man sustained severe injuries after a wild boar allegedly attacked at Lemhai village under Gallery forest range in Ganjam district on Thursday. The victim, Sushant Naik of Nua Lambhai village, was admitted at sub-divisional hospital, Bhanjanagar. His condition stated to be critical.He was going to collect the mushrooms from a nearby cashew field in the vicinity of a forest when the animal attacked him. Forest staff, after getting information, shifted him to the hospital, said Himansu Sekhar Mohanty, DFO, Ghumusar North division.He said the human-wildlife encoders are more likely during early morning and evening hours, particularly in the areas adjoining forests. They have undertaken several awareness initiatives, including poster display, visual communication campaigns related to wildlife-related risks and safety measures. “We urged the residents living near forest areas to remain vigilant, avoid venturing into isolated forest-fringe areas alone and immediately report wildlife-related incidents to the concerned forest officers,” said DFO.