A leopard was found in a severely injured state on a patch of private land and was rescued by forest officials in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.<br /><br />The incident took place in a farm field in Sirumugai village, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore district on June 14.<br /><br />The video shows officials conversing before carrying out the rescue operation. They were seen preparing a dart and later snares, before several officials carry the subdued leopard to a cage.<br /><br />The cage was then loaded to a truck and transported to an animal clinic for treatment. <br /><br />The big cat had suffered a deep cut on its back, believed to have occurred while trying to cross a sharp wire mesh.<br /><br />According to local reports, the leopard was found injured by nearby residents, who informed forest officials to rescue the beleaguered cat.<br /><br />The animal is said to be in a stable condition, after undergoing treatment.
