Leopard rescued from well

A leopard which fell into a well was rescued.

The Forest Department officials rescued a leopard that had accidentally fallen into a well at Ballalbettu near Rayi in Bantwal taluk on Monday.

The leopard that had strayed into the village in search of prey accidentally fell into a well owned by Monappa Bangera.

Villagers alleged that the leopard had killed dogs and cattle at Daila, Amyalu, Kaithrodi, Badanadi villages near Rayi for the past five years.