Viral Video Shows Leopard Sparing Puppy After Chasing Dogs Near Ganapati Temple in Palghar
Viral video from Palghar shows a leopard chasing dogs near the Ganapati temple in Bavade around midnight before an unexpected moment unfolded. After larger dogs fled, the leopard caught one of two puppies left behind but released it without harming the animal. The CCTV footage has drawn widespread attention on social media amid reports of leopard activity in the area.
A viral CCTV video from Palghar shows a leopard chasing dogs near the Ganapati temple in Bavade around midnight before an unexpected moment unfolded. After larger dogs fled, the leopard caught one of two puppies left behind but released it without harming the animal. The incident occurred on late at night on August 30.
The leopard has reportedly been a threat in the Wangaon and Bavade areas of Palghar for the past few days and has killed several domestic animals. The latest video, however, shows the animal releasing a small puppy after catching it during the midnight chase. Leopard Enters Residential Area in Maharashtra’s Amravati, Rescued After Hours (Watch Video).
Leopard Catches Puppy But Releases It Unharmed in Palghar
Leopard Chases Dogs In Bavade
The incident took place in front of the Ganapati temple in Bavade, where the leopard reportedly appeared around midnight while chasing dogs, Aaj Tak reported. According to the account accompanying the CCTV footage, the larger dogs managed to escape, leaving two small puppies behind. The leopard caught one of the puppies as it continued the chase.
The leopard then released the puppy without harming it. The entire incident was captured by a CCTV camera installed in front of the temple. The unusual footage has attracted attention on social media, with users expressing surprise at the leopard's apparent restraint toward the puppy. The encounter is particularly notable because the same leopard has reportedly killed several domestic animals in the area. Leopard Caught on Camera in Mumbai: Viral Video Shows Big Cat Hunting Stray Dog Outside Residential Society in Mulund.
The Wangaon and Bawda areas have reportedly been facing a leopard threat for several days. The animal has been blamed for killing domestic animals, raising concerns among residents about its presence in the area. The latest CCTV footage offers a different view of the leopard, capturing an encounter in which it did not harm the puppy after catching it.
The video has circulated on social media and prompted reactions from viewers who have described the leopard's action as an unexpected display of mercy.
However, the footage comes against the backdrop of reported leopard attacks on domestic animals in the area. Residents remain concerned about the animal's presence and the potential risk posed by further encounters.
The CCTV recording has nonetheless drawn attention for capturing the unusual interaction between the leopard and the puppy during a midnight chase.
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