A leopard that had got entangled in fencing wire near Mulshi in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/leopard-captured-inside-pune-airport-after-eight-months-on-the-loose-23607527" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pune </a>district was safely rescued on Sunday following a swift, coordinated operation by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust.
The forest department received information about the incident at around 11.00 am and immediately alerted RESQ. Responding within minutes, the RESQ team mobilised from the Wildlife Transit Treatment Centre (WTTC) at Bavdhan, Pune, and reached the site promptly.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/dec/Leopard-fencing-2_e.jpg" alt="Rescue teams secure the leopard" width="1280" height="720" /> Rescue teams secure the leopard
The joint rescue operation was carried out with due caution, taking into account the risks to both the animal and the rescue personnel. The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-two-injured-in-another-leopard-attack-near-alibaug-fresh-search-operation-launched-23607470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">leopard </a>was tranquilised by Dr Satvik Pathak, wildlife veterinarian at RESQ, and subsequently secured in a cage. It was then transported to the Bavdhan WTTC for further care.
Providing details of the operation, Mahadev Mohite, IFS, deputy conservator of forests, Pune, said that the entire rescue &mdash; from the initial alert to the leopard being darted and secured &mdash; was completed within 90 minutes. &ldquo;The forest department and RESQ teams remain on constant standby to respond swiftly to wildlife emergencies,&rdquo; he added.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/dec/Leopard-fencing-3_e.jpg" alt="The big cat being transferred to a cage for transport" width="1280" height="720" /> The big cat being transferred to a cage for transport
Dr Pathak explained that the leopard had got dangerously entangled in fencing wire, making a close approach on foot unsafe due to the possibility of a sudden charge. It was therefore darted from a vehicle to ensure the safety of all those involved. He confirmed that the leopard has recovered from sedation, is currently stable, and will undergo a detailed medical examination, followed by necessary treatment.
Neha Panchamiya, founder and president of RESQ, highlighted the vital role played by the local community during the operation. She noted that the calm and cooperative response of villagers helped prevent panic and interference, allowing the teams to focus entirely on the animal&rsquo;s safety and welfare.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/dec/Leopard-fencing-4_e.jpg" alt="The Pune Forest Department and RESQ CT teams involved in the operation" width="1280" height="720" /> The Pune Forest Department and RESQ CT teams involved in the operation
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