Mandya: A Labrador pet dog has become an overnight hero at K.R. Pet near Mandya for chasing away a leopard. The leopard had created a sense of fear in the area and residents were living under constant threat. According to villagers, the leopard had terrorised Lakshmipura village in K.R. Pet and on Thursday night, it strayed close to human habitat inside the village. Spotting the leopard near his house, Ruby, the Labrador, gave it a chase. In the process, the leopard bit Ruby’s neck in an attempt to kill it. Ruby, however, managed to escape and successfully drove the feline away.
