A rescue operation is in progress after a leopard accidentally fell into a well at Peringathur in Kannur district of Kerala.
The incident happened in the backyard of one Malal Suneesh’s property near South Aniyaram LP School around 10 a.m. on November 29. The well is part of an under-construction site.
The presence of the trapped leopard was discovered by neighbours who rushed to the scene upon hearing a commotion. The region is densely populated and there are apprehensions as to how the leopard reached the area. The nearest forest, Kanakamala, is several kilometers away.
Authorities, including the Chokli Police, the Panur Fire and Rescue Services personnel, and Forest department officials, promptly reached the location. Efforts are under way to safely extricate the leopard from the well.
Trained personnel from the Forest department, along with the Fire and Rescue Services personnel and local authorities, are coordinating the rescue efforts.
Expert team
Forest officials have said that an expert team from Wayanad was en route to Peringathur to aid in the rescue operation.
Residents in the area have been advised to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary movement in the vicinity to facilitate the smooth progress of the rescue operation.
