India: Black panther sneaks into resort grounds, attacks dog while it sleeps.

Occurred on August 17, 2026 / Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India. Info: A black panther attacked a German Shepherd at a resort near Dandeli around 4 am. The dog died following the attack. The incident has sparked concern among locals as black panther sightings are common in Hassan Mal near Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve. Forest officials visited the area after repeated sightings. Villagers urged authorities to strengthen precautionary measures and monitoring. Restriction:Not Distributable in Germany.