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Leopard attack prompts call for wildlife rescue centre

The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

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December 11, 2025

A day after the leopard attack which left six injured in Alibaug's Nagaon village, the divisional forest officer (DFO) said on Wednesday that a proposal would be sent to the state government to set up a dedicated wildlife rescue centre in the Raigad district.

- Raina Assainar

While the male leopard could not be caught, the officials believed it may have returned to its natural habitat. Forest teams continued patrolling to ensure public safety.

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