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Video of rescued leopard swimming across river after being released into the wild wins hearts: ‘A scene out of the Jungle Book’

Micro drones are used for keeping a watch (on rescued animals), the post said.

The viral video shows the big cat making smooth strokes through the water and heading toward dry land (Image source: @ParveenKaswan/X)

A breathtaking drone footage showing a leopard swiftly swimming across a river after being released into the wild post a rescue is winning hearts on social media. Shared by Paarveen Kaswan, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, the viral video shows the big cat making smooth strokes through the water and heading towards dry land.

“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.

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“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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