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Ratnagiri: Leopard cub rescued in Sangameshwar taluka, sent for treatment in Pune

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 6, 2023 17:24 IST

In Sangameshwar taluka, a leopard cub was discovered under a wooden hut located behind Sameer Hussain Huzure's residence in ...

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In Sangameshwar taluka, a leopard cub was discovered under a wooden hut located behind Sameer Hussain Huzure's residence in Chikhli Mohalla. Upon receiving this information, officials from the forest department immediately responded and took custody of the cub. The calf was transported to a treatment center in Pune for medical attention.

Rupesh Vitthal Kadam, a police patil, notified the forest department of the leopard cub's presence under a wooden hut situated behind the residence of Sameer Hussain Hujure in Chikhli Mohalla of the taluka. Upon receiving the report, forest department officials quickly arrived at the scene. This time, they discovered the cub hiding under a sizable blanket, attempting to flee due to fear.

According to Police Patil Kadam, he had covered the leopard cub in an attempt to prevent it from falling into a nearby well. The forest department officials subsequently examined the cub and reported that it had sustained no injuries. They also confirmed that the cub was a female and estimated to be between 2 to 3 months old.

After examining the leopard cub, Livestock Development Officer Devrukh determined that it was weak and required immediate treatment. As a result, the cub was transported to the Wildlife First Treatment Center in Pune.

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