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Leopard Rescued, Dies Hours Later
7 Jul
Summary
- A three-year-old female leopard died Monday after a rescue.
- The leopard suffered repeated epileptic seizures during the rescue.
- A post-mortem is underway to find the exact cause of death.
A three-year-old female leopard died on Monday, July 7, 2026, within an hour of its rescue. The animal was found in a straw-storage hut in Sisaiya village, located in the Dudhwa buffer zone. Forest officials observed the leopard to be weak and lethargic, opting against tranquilization due to its poor condition.
During the rescue, which commenced around 10:47 am, the leopard experienced repeated epileptic seizures. It was transported to the Dhaurahra forest range headquarters for examination by veterinarians. Despite their efforts and treatment, the leopard passed away at approximately 11:50 am on the same day.
Officials, including the Field Director of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Dr. H. Rajamohan, confirmed the repeated seizures and poor health. A panel of veterinary doctors is now performing a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. The rescue operation was supervised by Deputy Field Director Kirti Chaudhary, who also addressed the local villagers.
