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Leopard cages in Valsad trap three stray dogs, Gujarat forest department says
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 03:40 PM
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The Gujarat forest department installed cages intended for leopards in Valsad, but three stray dogs were inadvertently caught.
The forest department of Gujarat set up specially designed cages in Valsad to house leopards as part of a wildlife management initiative. The structures were placed in a forested area where leopard activity had been reported, aiming to provide a safe containment facility for the big cats.
During a routine check, officials discovered that three stray dogs had entered the cages and become trapped. The dogs were found alive but confined, prompting immediate concern among the department staff.
Forest officials reported that the animals were rescued and released after the cages were opened. An internal review has been ordered to understand how the stray dogs accessed the enclosures and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
During a routine check, officials discovered that three stray dogs had entered the cages and become trapped. The dogs were found alive but confined, prompting immediate concern among the department staff.
Forest officials reported that the animals were rescued and released after the cages were opened. An internal review has been ordered to understand how the stray dogs accessed the enclosures and to prevent similar incidents in the future.