The leopard captured in Basuru village near Birur on Thursday.
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Birur: A leopard that had come in search of food was safely captured in Basuru village of Hirenallur, Chikkamagaluru district, in the wee hours of Thursday.
After hearing distress calls by a cow tied outside the house of a villager named Mallikarjuna, at around 1.30 am, villagers investigated to spot a leopard.
Upon seeing the people, the leopard abandoned its attack on the cow and, in an attempt to escape, entered a nearby barn where fodder is stored for livestock.
Mallikarjuna immediately locked the barn door and informed the forest department officials via mobile.
Forest department officials rushed to the spot and safely captured the leopard.
The officials stated that the leopard is a 12-year-old male, and further action would be taken after a health examination.