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.
Published 30 September 2019, 18:03 IST