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Granddaughter Saves Three Lives from Leopard Attack in Sangli
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News18•01-10-2026, 13:14
Granddaughter Saves Three Lives from Leopard Attack in Sangli
- •A thrilling incident of a leopard attack occurred in Andhali, Palus taluka, Sangli district.
- •With a leopard in the yard, a dog at the door, and 90-year-old grandparents inside, granddaughter Samruddhi Patil showed quick thinking.
- •Just as the leopard was about to pounce on the dog, Samruddhi pulled the dog inside and tightly shut the door from within.
- •Her quick action saved the lives of her grandparents and the dog, earning her widespread praise.
- •The incident has created fear in the area, with demands for the forest department to capture the leopard.
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When a leopard approached their home and attempted to pounce on a barking dog near the door, Samruddhi quickly pulled the dog inside and tightly shut the door from within. Although the leopard hit the door hard, it ultimately ran away, successfully saving her 90-year-old grandparents and the dog.
The thrilling incident occurred on Monday evening at around 6:45 PM at Kuran Vasti, located about two kilometers from Andhali in Palus taluka, Sangli district.
Following the incident and a subsequent leopard attack on a dog at Mane Vasti on Tuesday, increased terror has gripped the area, prompting residents to demand that the forest department set up traps to deal with the threat.
