Daijiworld Media Network- Beltangady (DV)
Beltangady, Sep 26: A ten-year-old leopard was caught in a snare set for wild boars in Kundadka, near Jarigebailu in Machina village on Friday September 26 morining.
The incident took place in the field belonging to Sundara Poojary. Several locals had also gathered at the spot.
As per request of the forest department, a rescue team from Pilikula Biological Park headed by a scientific officer and a veterinary doctor along with staff reached the spot, rescued the leopard and treated it.
Soon after the treatment, the animal was released in the forest area of Charmadi, where there is no human popluation.