Heartstopping moment leopard attacks park goer in India (video)

Wild video captured the moment a leopard charged out of the woods at a popular picnic spot in Shahdol, India, and attacked a man, named Akash.

The man was picnicking with friends when the leopard started chasing them. While the other friends managed to escape, Akash was a bit slower and thr leopard caught up with him and began dragging him.

However, his friends came to his rescue and helped drag him out of the leopard’s reach.

Akash escaped with minor injuries.

According to local reports, the leopard also severely injured a woman and a police officer in the terrifying animal encounter on Oct. 20 that sent dozens fleeing in panic.

Watch a video of the attack below.