Bengal Safari's Beloved Leopard 'Sweetie' Found Dead After Month-Long Disappearance
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News18•01-02-2026, 09:32
Bengal Safari's Beloved Leopard 'Sweetie' Found Dead After Month-Long Disappearance
- •Sweetie, a popular female leopard at Bengal Safari, was found dead after being missing for nearly a month; only her skeletal remains were recovered.
- •Rescued three years ago as an injured cub next to her deceased mother, Sweetie's recovery story was internationally recognized.
- •She was a major tourist attraction, known for her daily presence in the leopard safari enclosure, but disappeared in mid-November.
- •Allegations suggest the search for Sweetie was not sustained, leading to questions about the Bengal Safari authorities' monitoring and responsibility.
- •Post-mortem samples have been sent for forensic analysis to determine the cause of death, while the public demands answers regarding the delayed search.
Why It Matters: Bengal Safari's popular leopard Sweetie died after a month-long disappearance, raising concerns about park management.
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