Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 1 -- Four tiger cubs hidden deep inside a maize field were successfully traced and rescued by the Forest Department after two days of relentless search operations.

The incident was reported at Gowdanakatte village in Hanagodu hobli, Hunsur taluk, where the cubs - estimated to be three to four months old - were found crying with hunger inside the field belonging to farmer Ravikumar.

Their rescue brought much- needed relief to the villagers of Gowdanakatte and neighbouring areas, who had been living in fear since the sighting.

On Nov. 27, the tigress sheltering the cubs in the field had attempted to attack two farmers and even charged at Forest staff involved in the combing operation. Drone surveillance later confirme...