Leopard of Bhadurpura Rescued (Foot hills of Mount Abu)

On the night of July 9, 2016, a female leopard prowling near Panchayat Bhadurpura had an unexpected mishap. While exploring the area, the leopard fell into an open well, startled by something nearby.

Rama Grasiathe, upon returning to his house, noticed pug marks outside his premises. Curious and concerned, he checked the nearby well and spotted the trapped leopard. Without delay, he informed the village folks, who gathered to view the animal. He alerted the local police, who arrived at the scene. They informed the forest official KG Srivastava about the incident.

Srivastava acted, notifying the wildlife rescue team in Udaipur. He instructed his men to maintain a night vigil at the well, ensuring the leopard’s safety until the rescue team arrived.

The following morning, the rescue team used nets to haul the leopard to the surface. After rescuing her, the team tranquillized the female leopard and transported her by placing her in a cage. They sent the cage to Mount Abu to ensure the animal’s well-being.

We expect to release the leopard tonight near Gaumukh. I am relieved and happy that the team has rescued this leopard, especially given the declining leopard population in Mount Abu.

Here are some snaps of the leopard, received via WhatsApp from Charles Guide of Mount Abu. Thank you, Charles, for your concern for Abu’s wildlife.

 Female leopard rescued