Rescued leopard found dead weeks after release in Thane forest

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A leopard rescued and released into the wild weeks ago has been found dead in a forest in Thane district, officials said on Thursday, February 2. The leopard was rescued from a human settlement in the Bhayandar area on December 19, 2025, and fitted with a satellite-linked collar to monitor its movements before being released at Nagla in the Yeoor forest range on December 25.

It appeared healthy and agile during its initial weeks in the wild. From December 25 to December 30, the big cat was seen moving in the Sasunavghar sector. On December 31, it was even observed hunting a dog near a cave, confirming it was adapting to the natural environment, a forest department's release said. Subsequently, on January 5, camera traps captured the animal in a healthy state on the Nagla trail.

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