A Leopard that fell into a 30-feet deep well was rescued only because a farmer happened to peep into the well before starting the pump attached to it. The Forest Department and Wildlife SOS NGO then managed to bring the seven-year-old female leopard out of the well in Yadavwadi village, Otur, Junnar district.

With the help of the villagers, the rescuers lowered a trap cage into the well, it's open door angled towards the leopard. The leopard jumped into the cage and was quickly lifted out of the well. Meanwhile, the Forest Department managed the crowd of curious onlookers milling about, to prevent any unnecessary panic or resultant mishaps. The leopard was finally taken to the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre for observation and treatment.