00:03A leopard suddenly attacked a forest department official who was trying to rescue the injured
00:08animal from a highway in India.
00:10The leopard had reportedly been hit by a car and was lying on the road when a rescue team
00:14arrived in Dalangirik, Karnataka.
00:24During the operation, the leopard suddenly charged, jumping on one of the officials and
00:29knocking him to the ground.
00:31His colleagues quickly stepped in, using a stick to distract the animal and help him escape.
00:36The leopard eventually ran toward a grassy area beside the highway before officials were
00:41able to secure it and take it for treatment.
00:43Authorities believe noise from the crowd may have agitated the injured animal.
