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Leopard Attack: Injured Feline Lunges at Rescuer in Karnataka
8 Sep
Summary
- An injured leopard attacked a forest official during a rescue in Davanagere, Karnataka.
- The animal was hit by a car on National Highway 48 before the rescue attempt.
- The entire incident, including the attack, was captured on video and has gone viral.
On September 8, 2026, a forest official in Karnataka's Davanagere district was attacked by an injured leopard during a rescue operation. The animal had been hit by a car on National Highway 48, a busy route connecting major destinations in the state. Forest personnel responded to the scene to provide medical aid, administering a tranquilliser. However, the drug had not fully taken effect, and the conscious leopard suddenly attacked one of the officials.
The leopard then moved towards a grassy area beside the highway. Other team members intervened, using a stick to distract the animal and allow their colleague to retreat to safety. The rescue team eventually managed to secure the leopard and transported it to a medical facility for treatment of its injuries sustained in the road accident.
The incident, occurring near Anagodu/Kokkanur, highlights the risks of wildlife encounters on roads in Karnataka, not just within designated parks. An injured or scared animal, even after tranquillisation, can react defensively. Karnataka's forest department offers a 24-hour emergency helpline, 1926, for reporting such incidents.
