Leopard caught in trap set for wild boar in Keralam
A leopard was discovered trapped on a farm in Kannur, Kerala, after a farmer set a snare to protect crops from wild boars. Forest officials are planning to tranquilize the animal to assess its health before deciding whether to release it back into the wild.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing human-wildlife conflict in agricultural regions near forest boundaries.
A leopard fell into a trap set by a farmer for wild boars on his agricultural land in Maloor, Kannur, Kerala, on Thursday, Forest officials said.
According to Forest officials, the incident took place on the agricultural land of one Ramakrishnan.
Officials said the farmer had set the trap after wild boars repeatedly raided his crops.
However, in the early morning, locals noticed an unusual noise and, upon checking the area, found a leopard caught in the trap.
The Kottiyoor Forest Range Office was soon informed, officials said.
Officials said the leopard would have to be tranquilised to free it from the trap.
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