Video of rescued leopard swimming across river after being released into the wild wins hearts: ‘A scene out of the Jungle Book'
'When this #leopard swimming through #river was documented. Through a monitoring drone. Micro drones are used for keeping a watch and doing anti poaching duties. This leopard was released after rescue, hence being monitored and guided,' Kaswan wrote on X.
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When this #leopard swimming through #river was documented. Through a monitoring drone. Micro drones are used for keeping a watch and doing anti poaching duties. This leopard was released after rescue, hence being monitored and guided. pic.twitter.com/znTdsJncKC
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) July 12, 2025
The video quickly drew attention, with several users being left mesmerised. 'These are the true treasures of the world – rivers, mountains, plants and animals. So good to see. Hoping that forests and wildlife will be protected further in India,' a user wrote. 'Lovely video. Such a magnificent animal and the lovely clear river waters,' another user commented.
'Wonderful…leopard looks healthy and agile. Congratulations! And the river, how clean is that…which river is this?' a third user reacted. 'This is stunning just like a scene out of a jungle book. Beautifull,' a fourth user said.
Last month, a harrowing video of a leopard attacking a labourer in Uttar Pradesh stunned the Internet. The incident happened at a brick kiln in the Lakhimpuri Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, when the leopard suddenly charged at him from nearby fields. However, the man fought back and tackled the big cat.
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