Residents of Nankhari in Himachal Pradeshâs Shimla district successfully rescued an abandoned leopard cub on Thursday morning, January 29. The cub was discovered alone in a forest area, appearing weak and separated from its mother. Showing significant caution and care, the villagers safely secured the young animal before handing it over to the Wildlife Department for medical observation and rehabilitation. A video of the rescue has since gone viral on social media, with wildlife officials praising the community for not harming the cub and ensuring its safe transfer to the stateâs rescue facility in Tutikandi. Himalayan Red Fox Spotted in Zojila Pass: Rare Animal Sighted in Jammu Kashmir, Video Goes Viral.
Leopard Cub Rescued in Shimla
Video from Shimla where locals found a leopard cub and safely handed it over to the forest department.Leopard human conflict in the Himalayas has gone too far, but it is heartening to see people still stepping up to protect wildlife. pic.twitter.com/S3LWABRfvh
â Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) January 30, 2026
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