A leopard injured after being hit by a car on a highway in Davangere attacked a Forest Department official during a rescue operation. The footage of the dramatic incident is now going viral on social media. As per reports, the leopard was found injured on the highway following the collision, prompting forest officials to rush to the spot. The rescue team tranquilised the animal before attempting to secure it and move it to a medical facility.
The incident has since sparked discussion online about the dangers faced by both wildlife and rescuers during such operations, as well as concerns over the impact of roads and expanding infrastructure on animals. The viral footage has also renewed attention on the importance of road safety measures in areas where highways pass through wildlife habitats.
The injured leopard subsequently crawled towards a grassy area beside the highway, where the rescue team continued working to safely secure it. The animal was eventually rescued and shifted to a hospital for treatment.
