Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Apr 1: A rare black panther that fell into the well of Shakunthala Acharya, a resident of Edapadavu near Kaikamba, was rescued by the forest department.

Shakunthala discovered the black panther while drawing water from the well. Forest department officials and locals initiated rescue operations early Sunday morning. A net was placed around the well and a ladder was lowered to assist in bringing the panther up. Additionally, a cage was positioned nearby to secure the panther upon its ascent from the well.

The area near Borugudde in Edapadavu had witnessed a recent surge in leopard activity, resulting in the predation of numerous domestic dogs and cattle. Consequently, a large crowd gathered to witness the rescue of the panther.

The rescue operation involved zonal forest officer Rajesh Baligar, deputy zonal forest officer Jagaraj, forest guards Dinesh and Kyathalinga, driver Sooraj, as well as local residents Harish, Ganesh, and the Bajpe police.