Thane Leopard Attack Video: Pet Dog Rocky Battles Big Cat for Minutes at Murbad Farmhouse
A pet dog named Rocky survived a leopard attack at a farmhouse in Sakhare village, Murbad, Thane, after the two animals fought for several minutes. CCTV footage shows the leopard entering the property and attacking Rocky before the dog fought back. The leopard eventually retreated. Rocky suffered minor injuries and was reported safe.
A pet dog named Rocky fought off a leopard that entered a farmhouse in Sakhare village in Thane district's Murbad taluka on Monday evening, September 7, with the encounter captured on CCTV. The leopard entered the farmhouse premises from a forested area and attacked Rocky, but the dog resisted and eventually forced the big cat to retreat. Rocky sustained minor injuries and was reported to be safe.
The incident took place at around 7:22pm at a farmhouse owned by Vijay Patil, brother of former Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) MLA Pramod (Raju) Patil, Times of India reported. CCTV footage shows the leopard entering the veranda and attempting to pounce on Rocky from behind before the dog turned around and confronted it. Leopard Enters Residential Area in Maharashtra’s Amravati, Rescued After Hours (Watch Video).
Thane Leopard Attack Video
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Leopard Enters Farmhouse And Attacks Rocky
According to the available footage and reports, the leopard entered the property from an adjoining forested patch and moved toward Rocky. The dog initially scrambled away after the surprise attack, but then turned around and confronted the leopard.
A prolonged struggle followed on the farmhouse porch. Reports on the incident put the duration of the confrontation at roughly five to seven minutes. The CCTV footage reportedly shows Rocky resisting the leopard as the animal repeatedly attempted to overpower him. Rocky is also believed to have grabbed the leopard around its jaw during the confrontation, although details of the physical struggle are based on accounts of the CCTV footage rather than an independent examination. Leopard Caught on Camera in Mumbai: Viral Video Shows Big Cat Hunting Stray Dog Outside Residential Society in Mulund.
The leopard continued attacking Rocky with its claws while the dog resisted. After the prolonged struggle, the exhausted leopard eventually gave up and fled into the darkness, according to reports.
Rocky suffered injuries during the encounter but was reported to be safe and out of danger. A report by Loksatta said the dog received treatment after sustaining injuries. The CCTV footage has since circulated widely on social media, drawing attention to the unusual encounter and prompting praise for Rocky's response to the attack.
The incident has also renewed concerns among residents of Sakhare and nearby villages about leopard movement close to homes and farmhouses. The area around Murbad has substantial forest cover, and settlements and farmhouses border forested patches. The proximity of these habitats can increase the likelihood of encounters between people, domestic animals and wildlife.
Residents have urged the forest department to increase vigilance in the area and take measures to prevent further incidents. Some locals have also called for a cage to be placed to capture the leopard, reflecting concerns over its repeated presence near residential compounds.
The incident was recorded by a security camera installed at the farmhouse, providing a continuous view of the confrontation. The footage shows the leopard entering the property before the attack and the subsequent struggle with Rocky. The video has been widely circulated online, making the Murbad incident the subject of considerable attention on social media.
While the footage has prompted widespread reactions, the encounter also illustrates the risks faced by domestic animals and residents living close to forested areas.
The leopard's entry into the farmhouse has highlighted the continuing issue of human-wildlife encounters in parts of the Murbad region. Forest department officials' response and any measures taken to monitor or identify the leopard will be important in determining whether further precautions are required around Sakhare and neighboring settlements. For residents, the incident serves as another reminder to remain cautious around forest edges and avoid approaching or confronting wild animals.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 09, 2026 08:37 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
