The Story Of A Bloody Encounter Between A Young Man And A Leopard / He Had Gone To The Mountain To Pick Rhubarb When...

Environmental Officers Monitoring the Situation
He added that local environmental officers are currently present at the scene and are working to monitor and control the situation. Khosravi emphasized that this report is based only on preliminary statements, and the exact cause of the incident will be determined after official authorities complete their investigation.

Details of the Incident Reported by the District Governor
Mohammad Ebrahim Sheibani, the district governor, explained that a family had gone to their orchard in Rudkhaneh village. Two young family members then headed into the nearby mountains to gather rhubarb and thyme.

Encounter with the Leopard and Falling from a Height
He continued: One of the young men encountered a leopard, leading to a struggle. Following the leopard’s attack, the young man was thrown down the mountainside and sustained serious injuries. The presence of family members and local villagers, along with their dogs, scared the leopard away, preventing further attacks.

Tragic Death Before Reaching the Clinic
Sheibani said that unfortunately, due to the severity of his injuries, the young man passed away before he could be transferred to the Robat Sang clinic.

Statements from the Torbat Heydariyeh Emergency Services Spokesperson
Mohammad Reza Sabbaghi told IRNA reporters that the emergency teams have not yet received concrete evidence confirming a leopard attack. They were informed that the young man fell from the mountain following an encounter with the leopard.

He added that after the incident, the injured individual was taken by his family to the Rudkhaneh village clinic, but precise information regarding the cause of his injuries is still not available.