Leopard dead in Kamareddy due to Lung Infection

Leopard dead in Kamareddy due to Lung Infection

A leopard, that had been spotted past couple of days near Yekkapallay Village, and near by Thanda of Lingampet mandal in Kamareddy district,  has been found dead. Kamareddy Ch. Balamani, District Forest Officer, given details to media. As per his briefing…. “Leopard was sited on 24th March near Ekkapally village in agriculture fields. Rescue operation was carried out by the team from zoo and local staff, base camp watchers and strike force by setting cages and nets. It came out in the night but didn't touch the bait. But after that couldn't find as it was hiding in the agriculture fields.  Villagers were alerted and combing continued and could find as dead  near a feeder channel in the early hours today. Post mortem was conducted by the doctor from the zoo and local veterinarian.  The cause of death lung infection and natural death. No external injuries no loss of any organs.