Two leopards were found trapped in snares in the Helboda Estate in Pussellawa today.
One among the two animals, is said to have been found dead at the location.
Officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation are engaged in rescuing the other injured leopard.
A significant increase in the number of injuries and deaths of several leopards, including rare black leopards due to snares, have been reported during the past few months.
(Newswire)
Two leopards trapped in a snare in an estate in Pussellawa; One leopard reported dead #lka #SriLanka #News1st #leopard pic.twitter.com/Q3xa4osn3I
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