Leopard caught in trap set for wild boar in Keralam
Officials said the leopard would have to be tranquilised to free it from the trap. After examining the health condition of the animal, a decision will be taken on whether to release it in forest, they said
A leopard became trapped in a farmer's snare for wild boars in Maloor, Kannur district of Kerala on Thursday, Forest officials reported. The incident occurred on the farm of Ramakrishnan, who had installed the trap after experiencing repeated crop raids by wild boars. Local residents noticed unusual sounds during the pre-dawn hours and, upon investigation, discovered the trapped leopard.
The Kottiyoor Forest Range Office was promptly notified of the situation. Experts determined that tranquilizing the animal would be necessary to safely remove it from the trap. Following a health assessment of the wild creature, authorities would decide whether or not to release it back into its natural habitat. The Forest Department also vowed to investigate the trap set by the farmer, given that the vicinity borders a forest and wild animals often venture onto agricultural lands.
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