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Leopard and calf escape a well together in Madhya Pradesh with shocking calm

India
Published on 26 April 2026
Leopard and calf escape a well together in Madhya Pradesh with shocking calm

The calf stayed unafraid while officials pulled them out

In a Madhya Pradesh village, a leopard and a young calf fell into a deep well, triggering an urgent rescue by forest officials. Despite being natural enemies, the calf showed no fear and the leopard showed no aggression. The team extracted them using a careful plan, and the leopard even climbed out via a makeshift ladder before heading back to the forest.

  • A leopard and calf fell into the same deep well
  • Forest officials carried out a coordinated rescue plan
  • The calf showed no fear and the leopard no aggression
  • The leopard escaped using a makeshift ladder
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