Udupi: A leopard was found dead in a well at Perdoor near here on Monday.

The leopard allegedly came into the village looking out for food fell into the well two days ago.

Sathish Kulal who had been near the well spotted the leopard floating, later informed the forest department.

The forest department officials with the help of villagers lifted the dead leopard from the well.

Post mortem test was conducted and the doctors claimed that the leopard came in look for food.