By The News Observer Desk,
Karwar: A leopard sighting on the busy Anashi Ghat stretch in Karwar taluk of Uttara Kannada district has sparked concern among motorists using the route.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night when a motorist travelling along the Anashi Ghat road noticed the wild cat on the roadside and quickly recorded the scene on his mobile phone. The video clearly shows the leopard standing in the middle of the road for a few moments, scanning its surroundings, before quietly retreating into the forest.
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Rising Wild-Animal Sightings in Uttara Kannada
Frequent wildlife appearances have been reported across Uttara Kannada in recent months, especially in forest-adjacent regions. Leopards, elephants, gaurs (Indian bison), and wild boars have been increasingly straying onto highways, village roads, and even residential outskirts.
Forest officials attribute the rise in sightings to:
- Increased movement of wildlife during night hours
- Shrinking forest corridors due to road expansion and habitation
- Seasonal migration patterns and search for food
Residents and travellers in forest belts such as Anashi, Kulgi, Kaiga, Joida, Castle Rock, and parts of Karwar have been urged to remain cautious, avoid stopping vehicles unnecessarily, and report any unusual wildlife movement to authorities.
More details are awaited from the Forest Department regarding the latest leopard sighting.
Reporting and Video By Saikiran Babrekar
