A leopard cub was pulled out of a deep well by rescue workers in western India's Maharashtra state.

The incident took place on November 17 in Pimplad village in the state's Nashik district, after villagers found the cub and immediately informed the forest department.

Visuals show the distressed feline sitting on top of a red wooden board, which was lowered by locals after they found the leopard inside the well.

Seeing it there, rescue team members lowered a cot as the leopard cub snarled defensively.

As the cot neared the platform, the feline jumped on it and it was eventually pulled out, before fleeing into the jungle.

Rescuers commented the leopard cub was estimated to be five months old, and may have ended inside the well after accidentally tripping and falling while crossing the area.

The rescue operation lasted for 30 minutes.

A leopard cub was pulled out of a deep well in western India's Maharashtra.

The incident took place on Nov. 17 in Pimplad village in the state's Nashik district.

Visuals show the distressed feline sitting on top of a red board, which reports said was lowered by locals after they found the leopard inside the well.

Seeing it there, rescue team members lowered a cot as the leopard let out snarls.

As the cot neared the platform, the feline jumped on it and it was eventually pulled out.

Once out in the open, the leopard was seen running away towards the jungle.

Rescuers said the leopard cub was deemed to be five months old.

It may have ended inside the well after accidentally tripping and falling while crossing the area.

The rescue operation lasted for 30 minutes.

After ensuring the leopard was saved from drowning, villagers informed the forest department who rushed to the spot and carried out the operation.