Budding MMA fighter mauled to death in horror black bear attack
Ambitious Hrishikesh Koloth, 27 had dreams of beecoming a professional fighter before he was killedby a black bear while working at a uranium exploration site in Canada
Hrishikesh Koloth was attacked(Image: JamPress)
An MMA trainee with dreams of turning professional was tragically killed by a black bear. Hrishikesh Koloth was attacked while working at a uranium exploration site on May 8, with a civilian later shooting the bear dead.
The horrifying incident occurred near Nordbye Lake, in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Hrishikesh, aged 27, had relocated to Canada from his native India three years prior and had been residing in Penticton, British Columbia, alongside his elder brother, Arjun.
He was employed as a contract technician at Zoo Bay, a sprawling 19,850-hectare uranium exploration property run by UraniumX Discovery Corp.
Hrishikesh had been training in MMA for over a decade, starting in India before continuing his journey with Skoden Martial Arts in Penticton.
His brother revealed that he was set to begin a new role as a boxing coach in Vancouver this month.
During his amateur MMA career, he achieved one victory and suffered three losses, with his final match taking place on 28 February. He also triumphed in three grappling contests.
According to friends and family, he aspired to turn professional and eventually compete in the UFC.
Survived by both his parents, Hrishikesh was laid to rest in Kerala, India, as reported by NeedToKnow.
This heartbreaking event marks the fourth fatal bear attack in Saskatchewan’s recorded history.
The last fatality took place in 2020, when 44 year old Stephanie Blais was tragically killed near her family’s cabin north of Buffalo Narrows.
Prior to this, two men were killed in individual bear attacks near Nipawin & District Regional Park in 1983.
In a statement released on 11 May, before Hrishikesh was publicly named as the victim, UraniumX stated: “The Company is cooperating fully with local authorities, wildlife officials, and government agencies in their investigation.
“As a precaution, all field activities at the Zoo Bay property have been temporarily halted while the review is completed.”
