12-Year-Old Boy Left with ‘Deep Gashes’ After Being Mauled by Leopard During Jeep Safari

A 12-year-old boy was left with “deep gashes” after being attacked by a leopard during a safari ride at the Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bangalore, India, on Friday, Aug. 15, according to the Associated Press.

Footage shared by the AP shows the leopard crouching near the vehicle before suddenly chasing and leaping at the window. After the big cat jumped down, the driver quickly sped away as the animal continued to pursue the vehicle.

PEOPLE reached out to the Bannerghatta Biological Park and the Indian Police Service for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

The boy, identified as Suhas, suffered serious injuries to his hand, the Associated Press reported, citing local outlet India Today. He was given first aid and rushed to the hospital, where he was later discharged.

“A 12-year-old boy was injured during a non-AC bus safari inside the leopard safari zone,” Bannerghatta Biological Park executive director Surya Sen told the outlet. Sen explained that “the leopard, while climbing up the bus, clawed the boy’s hand, which was in an accessible place. He was given first aid and checked for further injuries.”

Authorities are reviewing the incident and considering new safety measures to prevent similar attacks, according to the Associated Press.

Just last year, India Today reported that another leopard climbed onto a safari bus at the same park, briefly poking its head through a window before the vehicle moved away safely.

Following the latest attack, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar B. Khandre told the Deccan Herald that all safari vehicles should be fitted with protective meshes on windows and camera openings. He also called for clearer warnings on safari tickets.

Park officials added that mesh coverings have now been reinforced and drivers of non-AC safari buses have been given strict safety guidelines.