Leopard that strayed into Kelakam in Kerala’s Kannur trapped and released into deep forest
A leopard that had been terrorizing residents in Kelakam, Kerala, was successfully trapped by the Forest Department. The animal was assessed by veterinary staff and released back into the deep forest.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing challenges of human-wildlife conflict in rural India and the effectiveness of local forest department rapid response teams.
Bringing relief to the residents of Vendaykkumchal and Meeshakkavala in Kelakam grama panchayat in Kannur, Kerala, who had been living in fear for the past two days, the leopard that had strayed into the human habitation area was trapped in a cage set up by the Forest Department on Monday night.
The report is a straightforward account of a local news event involving wildlife management.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in