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Footage shows lion cub in Gujarat being rescued from 80-ft well

THE ASIAN AGE
Published : Jul 11, 2017, 9:33 pm IST
Updated : Jul 11, 2017, 9:33 pm IST

A forest official was lowered down the well to tie a rope around the cub and pull it up.

She will soon be released in the wild (Photo: YouTube)
 She will soon be released in the wild (Photo: YouTube)

Human animal conflicts have been reported on several occasions from around the world with incidents like leopards attacking human beings and at times big cats being lynched by panicking masses as well. But every once in a while stories of animals and humans helping out each other come as a breath of fresh air.

In an unfortunate turn of events, a lion cub in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat found itself trapped in an 80-feet-well in a village. On finding her on Saturday morning, villagers immediately informed the authorities and a rescue team soon arrived on the spot.

A forest official was lowered in the well to tie a rope around the cub which was pulled up as the rescue was caught on camera. She will be released in the wild once she is found to be fit and healthy.

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