Leopard Attacks Villagers and Guards in India

Preparing to Pounce
A leopard prepares to attack a forest guard, left, at Prakash Nagar village near Salugara, India, July 19, 2011. The leopard strayed into the village area and mauled several villagers, including three guards, before being caught by forest officials. The leopard, which suffered injuries caused by knives and batons, died later in the evening at a veterinary center.

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