Leopard trapped in fork dies after being rescued

8 August 2022 08:55 am Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 8 Bookmark

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By Ranjith Rajapakse

Wildlife conservators attempted to save a leopard that had been trapped in the fork of a tree at Wanaraja estate in Hatton but to no avail.

The Leopard that was caught in a noose laid by poachers had broken the noose and climbed onto the tree only to be trapped in a fork. A team of wildlife conservators under the Veterinary Surgeon in Randenigala Veterinary Hospital Dr. Akalanka Pinidiya rushed to the scene and brought it down the tree after tranquilizing it to provide treatment.
Range Wildlife Conservator Prabhash Karunathilaka said despite their attempts to provide treatment and save its life had failed as it had died while under treatment.

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Rob Monday, 08 August 2022 10:26 AM

Mahadena Mutta and the clan has killed the leopard. Finally we lost the tree as well. Idiots

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DURAN APPUHAMY Monday, 08 August 2022 10:38 AM

Wildlife conservators tried their level best. AIYO! INNOCENT HORIZONTAL CREATURE.

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Neil Monday, 08 August 2022 12:37 PM

Unbelievable, they were acting under the instructions of Dr. Akalanka Pinidiya. A veterinary surgeon attached to the Randenigala Veterinary Hospital. It appears, he is not that smart.

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DURAN APPUHAMY Monday, 08 August 2022 10:38 AM

Wildlife conservators tried their level best. AIYO! INNOCENT HORIZONTAL CREATURE.

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freddy foxx Monday, 08 August 2022 11:12 AM

I watched this rescue operation with dismay how it was carried in the most unprofessional fashion. I knew this specie was doomed when these donkeys started to chop down a tall tree, Such a fine animal would have been still alive if common sense has prevailed.

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Be Fair Monday, 08 August 2022 01:41 PM

I think they tried hard to kill the fellow and succeeded. Wonder why they had to chop the tree

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Sunil Tuesday, 09 August 2022 08:24 AM

This utterly stupid action epitomizes the state sector mentality with a mahadenamutta, who has failed five times as pm, at the very top. The officials should have known all along that there is a high probability that an animal that falls from such a height is likely to be killed. Instead, they should have let the tree fall gently to the ground by means of ropes.

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Allow animals to live Tuesday, 09 August 2022 09:41 PM

Tourists must find out the disgusting acts of farmers. Bad for our image. First oppress people, now exterminate wild life too.

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