CHITWAN: A woman died in a rhino attack incident near the Chitwan National Park on Monday.

The victim has been identified as Motimaya Tamang (69) of Chitwan district.

The sexagenarian was attacked by the wild animal on the bank of Rapti River in Sauraha, Ratnanagar Municipality-19.

The District Police Office said she had been to the river area to quench the thirst of her cattle.

The woman had died on the spot.

Further investigation is underway.