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29 May 2023

Author:
Shantha Chandrasiri, Daily Mirror LK (Sri Lanka)

Tea estate worker attacked by a leopard, workers say they work in constant fear of attack

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"Estate worker attacked by leopard in Bogawantalawa"

A worker in Bridwell Estate in Bogawantalawa had sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a leopard which was lurking amongst the tea bushes.

Estate sector people are living in constant fear of attacks at any moment by leopards roaming into the human habitats almost everyday.  

They said that they attended work in constant fear of leopards lurking in the tea plantations. 

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