1 year ago
Black Panther Sighted in Bhilar Village; Dogs Fend Off Attack
In Bhilar village, a black panther was caught on camera entering a home.
It tried to attack a dog, but the dog and another dog fought back, scaring the big cat away.
This is the first time a black panther has been seen in the village, though there have been reports of leopard attacks.
Now, the villagers are worried and want the forest department to catch and move the panther.
Bhilar is also known as 'Village of Books' because the government set up many places with books to encourage reading and attract tourists.
A black panther was captured on CCTV entering a residential area in Bhilar village.
The panther attacked a dog but was chased away by the two dogs.
Villagers reported leopard attacks recently, but this is the first black panther sighting.
Residents are urging the forest department to capture and relocate the animal.
Bhilar village is known as 'Village of Books' and is located between Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.
- Who
- A black panther and dogs.
- What
- A black panther entered a residential area and was chased away by dogs.
- Where
- Satara’s Bhilar village.
- When
- Around 1 AM on Friday.
- Why
- The panther was searching for prey.
Residents' Concerns
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Safety
Residents' Concerns
Safety concerns due to the panther's presence.
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Key facts
- Village Name
- Bhilar
- Location
- Between Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani
- Known As
- 'Pustakache Gaav' or 'Village of Books'
- Event
- Black panther sighting
- Animal Behavior
- Attacked a dog, but was repelled




