{
  "id": 6268339,
  "title": "Video: Wounded Leopard Pounces On Forest Official During Rescue Operation In Karnataka’s Davanagere",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/video-wounded-leopard-pounces-on-forest-official-during-rescue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:35:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/video-wounded-leopard-pounces-on-forest-official-during-rescue-operation-in-karnatakas-davanagere"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A forest department official sustained severe injuries during a rescue operation in Karnataka's Davanagere district when an injured leopard attacked him. A video of the encounter has gained traction on social media platforms. The leopard had been struck by a vehicle on National Highway 48 near Anagodu, prompting officials to tranquilize the animal for transport to a veterinary facility. However, before becoming fully unconscious, the leopard launched a sudden attack on one of the rescuers, knocking him to the ground. Colleagues swiftly intervened, using a stick to deter the animal and allowing the official to recover his composure. The leopard then retreated to a grassy area beside the road before being safely captured and transported to a medical facility for treatment. The incident has sparked discussions on social media, with some users emphasizing the risks to wildlife amidst rapid urbanization and infrastructure development. They advocate for the establishment of wildlife corridors to mitigate such confrontations, while others underscore the necessity for the leopard to be properly sedated and relocated to a specialized trauma center to ensure its survival.",
  "summary": "A forest department official was severely injured after being attacked by a wounded leopard during a rescue operation in Davanagere district of Karnataka. A video showing the leopard pouncing on the rescuers has gone viral on social media. Leopard struck by car According to reports, forest officials rushed to the spot, where a leopard was struck by a car on a highway in Davanagere, to rescue the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "WATCH: Leopard Attacks Forest Official During Rescue Operation In Karnataka’s Davangere, Video Goes Viral",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/watch-leopard-attacks-forest-official-during-rescue-operation-in",
        "published": "2026-09-08T07:22:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Leopard attacks forest official during rescue in Karnataka; watch video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/leopard-attacks-forest-official-during-rescue-in-karnataka-watch-video",
        "published": "2026-09-08T08:49:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}