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Leopard Stalks Sleeping Workers; Car Horn Saves Day
26 Oct
Summary
- A leopard approached sleeping farm workers in Maharashtra.
- A motorist's car horn startled the leopard, scaring it away.
- The incident raises safety concerns for workers near forests.
A leopard was scared away from a group of sleeping farm workers in Maharashtra's Gondia district by a motorist using his car horn. The incident occurred near Navegaonbandh National Park when the big cat approached the unaware laborers, who were resting outdoors after a day's work. A passing motorist, Manish Nevare, noticed the prowling leopard and repeatedly sounded his car horn, causing the animal to flee.
This close encounter has prompted concerns about the safety of migrant workers who travel to the region for the paddy harvesting season. These workers often set up temporary camps near forest areas. Forest officials are advising people residing near forests to be extra vigilant after dark due to increased wildlife movement.
