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Leopard Spotted Sitting on Tree in Kota’s Vilas Garden, Rescued by Forest Department
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 01:47 PM
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Morning walkers in Kota’s Vilas Garden reported a leopard perched on a tree, prompting the forest department to evacuate the park and rescue the animal after two hours.
Early on a Monday, visitors taking their regular morning walk in Vilas Garden, Kota, Rajasthan, were startled to see a leopard calmly perched on a large tree within the park. The sighting quickly attracted a small crowd, all of whom maintained a safe distance while observing the animal.
One of the walkers immediately contacted the Rajasthan Forest Department, alerting officials to the presence of the big cat in a public recreational area. Authorities responded promptly, dispatching a rescue team to the scene.
The forest officials first cleared the garden of all visitors to ensure public safety. After a coordinated effort that lasted nearly two hours, the team successfully coaxed the leopard down and escorted it to a safe enclosure away from the park.
Officials emphasized that such incidents, though rare, highlight the need for vigilance in urban green spaces that border wildlife habitats. They assured the public that the leopard was healthy and would be monitored before any further relocation decisions are made.
The incident has drawn attention to the coexistence challenges between expanding urban areas and native wildlife, prompting local authorities to review safety protocols for similar future occurrences.
One of the walkers immediately contacted the Rajasthan Forest Department, alerting officials to the presence of the big cat in a public recreational area. Authorities responded promptly, dispatching a rescue team to the scene.
The forest officials first cleared the garden of all visitors to ensure public safety. After a coordinated effort that lasted nearly two hours, the team successfully coaxed the leopard down and escorted it to a safe enclosure away from the park.
Officials emphasized that such incidents, though rare, highlight the need for vigilance in urban green spaces that border wildlife habitats. They assured the public that the leopard was healthy and would be monitored before any further relocation decisions are made.
The incident has drawn attention to the coexistence challenges between expanding urban areas and native wildlife, prompting local authorities to review safety protocols for similar future occurrences.