Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
A leopard that had fallen into a well in a field at Shiresaigaon in Gangapur tehsil was safely rescued, examined by veterinary officials, and released back into its natural habitat late on Friday night. It is suspected that the wildlife animal fell into the well while searching for water due to the summer heat.
The leopard had fallen into a well located in an agricultural plot bearing Gut No 53 belonging to Shivsingh Madansingh Bedwal of Shiresaigaon. After being safely pulled out, veterinary officers conducted a thorough examination and confirmed that the animal was in good health.
Following this, under the supervision of conservator of forests Pramodchand Lakra, deputy conservator Suvarna Mane, assistant conservator V U Kawde, and range forest officer P B Bhise, along with a wildlife rescue team from the “Man with Indies,” Foundation the leopard was released safely into its natural habitat.
Install protective covers on open wells
With rising temperatures in summer, incidents of wild animals entering villages in search of water are increasing. Citizens are advised to install protective nets or covers over open wells and to immediately inform the Department of Forest (DoF) if any wild animal is spotted, without panicking. This is the responsibility of every citizen, said Foundation’s Ashish Joshi.