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Leopard Spotted Near Bannari Mariamman Temple Retaining Wall
A leopard was seen resting on a wall near Bannari Mariamman Temple.
The temple is close to a dense forest.
A motorist noticed the animal while passing by at night.
The motorist recorded a video with a mobile phone.
The video was later shared on social media.
The leopard eventually went back into the forest.
Many people visit the temple every day.
Forest officials asked night-time travelers to be very careful, especially people riding two-wheelers.
A leopard was found lying on a retaining wall near Bannari Mariamman Temple on Friday night.
The temple is near Sathyamangalam in Erode district and adjoins a dense forest.
A passing motorist recorded the leopard and shared the video on social media.
The leopard later returned to the forest, and the video went viral.
Forest officials urged motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, to exercise extreme caution at night.
- Who
- A leopard, a passing motorist, and forest department officials were involved in the incident.
- What
- A leopard was spotted lying on a retaining wall, filmed by a motorist, and later returned to the forest.
- Where
- Near Bannari Mariamman Temple near Sathyamangalam in Erode district, adjoining a dense forest.
- When
- Friday night.
- Why
- Forest officials advised caution because a leopard had been seen near a route used by motorists at night.
Key facts
- Animal sighted
- Leopard
- Location
- Retaining wall near Bannari Mariamman Temple
- District
- Erode district
- Time
- Friday night
- Video
- Recorded by a passing motorist and shared on social media
- Animal's movement
- The leopard later returned to the forest
- Safety advice
- Night-time motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, were urged to exercise extreme caution
Sources
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