Leopard trapped in well rescued

KALPETTA: A nine-year-old leopard, which fell into a well, was rescued after it was administered tranquilisers at Meppadi.

The leopard had strayed into the area from nearby forests and fell into the well in a house around 2 am, police said.

A team of experts administered tranquilisers to the animal and pulled it out of the well.

Earlier, forest and fire force personnel, assisted by local people, drew water from the well to save the leopard.

The animal would be freed into the forests after a thorough examination.