Snow leopard caught in Talas has shotgun wound, delivered to Bishkek

AKIPRESS.COM - A snow leopard, which was captured near Talas village on January 9, has a gunshot wound.
The animal has been delivered from Talas to Bishkek, the state environmental protection agency said. The x-ray showed shotgun pellets in its head.
The rare wild cat was seen sitting on a tree near the village in Talas region on Jan 9. It was bleeding, and locals captured and caged it.
Now the animal is being treated by the veterinarians of Bishkek.
"The condition of the animal is weak, it is not eating. The leopard is taking pills and intravenous therapy. It's stressed, and needs a rest," the agency said.