A <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/madhya-pradesh-eight-month-old-cheetah-cub-of-asha-dies-at-kuno-indias-population-falls-to-59-23654758" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">male cheetah found injured in Madhya Pradesh&rsquo;s Morena district died on Tuesday</a> morning during treatment, with five firearm pellets recovered from its body, officials said.
The 19-month-old cub (KNG22) was rescued on Sunday after being found injured in the Sheopur Territorial Forest Division.&nbsp;
An initial X-ray and subsequent CT scan revealed multiple foreign bodies causing damage to its organs, musculoskeletal system, and nervous system.&nbsp;
&ldquo;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/nature-and-wildlife/article/india-born-cheetah-gives-birth-to-four-cubs-in-madhya-pradeshs-kuno-national-park-23650679" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Emergency surgery was performed, during which five firearm pellets were recovered</a>. Despite surgical intervention and sustained efforts, the male cheetah could not be saved,&rdquo; read a statement.
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A 19-month-old male cheetah rescued in Madhya Pradesh died during treatment after surgery revealed five firearm pellets and extensive internal injuries

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The 19-month-old cub (KNG22) was rescued on Sunday after being found injured in the Sheopur Territorial Forest Division.

MP: Cheetah found injured after being shot in Morena dies despite sustained treatment efforts

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