A video circulating on social media shows a leopard walking along the Kalimath–Kotma road in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, while a vehicle follows and films the animal.
The leopard continues along the road as vehicles move nearby. Moments later, a scooty passes very close to it. The riders may not have noticed the animal because the vehicle filming from behind appears to have blocked their view.
The footage shows the leopard remaining calm as people and vehicles pass around it. It does not show an encounter or any injury involving the animal or the people on the road.
What the video shows
The video was shared by @KumaonJagran on social media. It shows the leopard walking along the road before the scooty passes beside it. The animal appears unfazed by the nearby traffic and continues moving along the road.
The incident illustrates how closely road traffic and wildlife can come into contact in Uttarakhand. However, the footage alone does not establish why the leopard was on the road or whether such encounters are becoming more common.
Conclusion
The verified takeaway is that a leopard was filmed walking along the Kalimath–Kotma road before a scooty passed close by. The footage highlights the need for caution when people and wild animals share road space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the leopard filmed?
The leopard was filmed on the Kalimath–Kotma road in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand.
Q. What happened after the leopard was filmed?
A scooty passed very close to the leopard while the animal continued walking along the road.
Q. Did the scooty riders notice the leopard?
They may not have noticed it because the vehicle filming from behind appears to have blocked their view.
Q. Was anyone injured in the incident?
The supplied footage and report do not mention any injury or encounter.
