On Camera, Leopard Lunges At Man In Assam Farm, Chased Away By Locals
A leopard lunged at a farmer in Assam's Charaideo district on Tuesday, prompting a chase by local villagers. The incident has caused significant anxiety in a community already struggling with the aftermath of recent floods.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing human-wildlife conflict in rural areas and the compounding stress on disaster-affected populations.
Residents of Sonari, still recovering from the recent floods, were in for a suprise on Tuesday when a leopard was spotted near the Longpotia Agricultural Farm in Assam's Charaideo district.According to locals, the animal approached a farmer working in the fields and tried to attack him. The farmer managed to escape unharmed.A video appears to show the leopard lunging at a man in a farm as villagers scramble to drive the animal away.
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