The incident took place when K Vijay Kumar, a native of Pedaballuguda had gone to a nearby forest this morning to collect some leaves of specific trees, used for making plates.
"When Vijay Kumar was returning from the forest, a bear suddenly attacked him. He was severely injured in the incident and was found by the local residents. The boy died on the way to the hospital," police said.
Araku Valley police, led by Sub-Inspector B Ramakrishna visited the spot and registered a case under section 174 of CrPC for further investigation.