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Villagers in Madhya Pradesh encountered a sick leopard roaming in a nearby forest. They chased and took photos with the leopard, even attempting to ride it. A video depicted the leopard in a dizzy state. Although officials later rescued the leopard, they noted its critical condition.
Leopard roamed, villagers realized sickness
A leopard roamed the forest near Iklera in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. Initially, some villagers were scared, but they realized the leopard was sick as it appeared sluggish and non-aggressive.
The villagers gathered around the leopard and engaged with it. They petted it, took selfies while someone attempted to ride it. A villager notified the forest department. While waiting, some villagers played with the animal. A rescue team from Ujjain arrived at Iklera, relocating the leopard to safety.
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Viral on social media, videos of this incident drew attention. A commenter remarked on human encroachment and disturbance. Forest Officer Santosh Shukla mentioned the team took the two-year-old leopard to Van Vihar in Bhopal for treatment. A veterinary doctor conducted a medical examination, he added.
Forest Officer Santosh Shukla mentioned that they would take the unwell leopard to Van Vihar in Bhopal for treatment. Another official mentioned the leopard's severe illness and ongoing treatment for its recovery. Social media users criticized the villagers' behavior and emphasized the need for awareness about wildlife.
Shukla stated, "The leopard was in a serious condition. Despite that, people were harassing it. We cleared the villagers from the area. Subsequently, we called a veterinarian from Mhow in Indore." The leopard was wandering in a dizzy state, unable to walk properly. Shukla mentioned they're treating the leopard at Van Vihar and anticipate a complete recovery.
Leopard's age, health, behavior, treatment
According to forest department officials, the leopard is two years old. His digestive capacity declined, causing lethargy and difficulty walking. Due to this, he refrained from attacking the villagers. Following initial treatment, he had a complete meal at night. He will remain under observation for a few days. A decision about releasing him into the wild or keeping him in captivity will be made afterward.
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A Twitter user named Atiq Patel wrote, 'This leopard teaches us a lesson that, when the situation is bad, when the stars are down, then it is better to remain silent. '
One wrote, 'This is a living example of how humans are becoming animals.' Another wrote, 'Villagers are in dire need of being told about animals.'
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