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Man Gets Trapped in Leopard Cage After Entering Baited Wildlife Trap in Uttar Pradesh
Nov 28, 2025 08:31 pm CST
In a bizarre incident in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, a local man named Pradeep accidentally got trapped in a metal cage meant for capturing a leopard that had killed a villager. The drunk man entered the trap that contained a goat as bait, triggering the automatic door mechanism. Forest officials and police spent two hours rescuing him from the cage, with the entire incident becoming viral on social media.
Bear Attacks 60-Year-Old Tea Worker in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris: Forest Officials Respond
Nov 15, 2025 10:46 pm CST
A 60-year-old Nepalese woman was attacked by a bear while working at a tea estate in Kothagiri, Nilgiris. Forest officials have promised medical expense coverage and compensation while working to locate and relocate the bear back to the forest. The woman is currently receiving treatment for injuries to her left hand and leg at a local hospital.
Man-Eater Leopard Eliminated in Pune District After Fatal Attacks: Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Challenges
Nov 05, 2025 09:44 pm CST
A leopard responsible for multiple human fatalities in Pune's Shirur tehsil was shot by forest officials after tranquilization attempts failed. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts in Maharashtra, where approximately 1,300 leopards inhabit Pune and Ahilyanagar districts, prompting authorities to consider population control measures while environmentalists call for landscape-based solutions.