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Man injured in leopard attack
The victim, who went to the area to herd goats, managed to escape after retaliating against the beast with a sickle.bookmark
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Published at : February 24, 2025
Updated at : February 24, 2025 20:34
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A 38-year-old man was injured in an attack by a leopard in ward 3 of Melauli Municipality of Baitadi district on Monday.
Ganesh Singh Bhat was attacked by the leopard in the Kolakhola area, according to ward 3 chairman Gagan Singh Bhat.
The victim, who went to the area to herd goats, managed to escape after retaliating against the beast with a sickle.
Ganesh was sent to Patan Primary Health Centre for treatment, said police.
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