Wildlife SOS and the Maharashtra Forest Department Wednesday rescued a male leopard who was trapped in a 30-foot-deep open well in Nimgaon Sava village in Otur Forest Range, and released into its habitat.

The residents of Nimgaon Sava village were alerted by an unfamiliar sound from a well. Upon a closer inspection, they saw a leopard struggling to stay afloat in nearly 30-foot-deep open well. Concerned for the animal’s well-being, they immediately informed the Maharashtra Forest Department. A rescue team from the Wildlife SOS Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre was also called to assist the forest officers.