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In the early 20th century, a Bengal tiger known as the 'Champawat Man-Eater' began preying on humans. This tiger turned its attention toward the residents of the Champawat area in India, a community primarily composed of poor villagers living in isolated areas. Lacking means of self-defense, these villagers were easy prey. It's estimated that this tiger was responsible for the deaths of approximately 436 individuals, ranking it among the deadliest man-eaters on record. The British colonial government, overseeing India at the time, was compelled to intervene due to the high death toll. They dispatched Jim Corbett, a renowned hunter and naturalist, to eliminate the threat. Corbett managed to kill the tiger on April 29, 1907, with a .450 caliber rifle. The remains of the tiger, specifically its skin and skull, were preserved and are currently exhibited at the Corbett Museum in India.
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