A leopard aged about five that was found in a weak condition near Madukkarai was found dead on Tuesday.
A woman found the male leopard lying in an unconscious state near a church close to the shooting range of INS Agrani.
A team of forest department officials made arrangements for its treatment but it died before the treatment began. He added that there was no attempt from the Forest Department to tranquilise the animal as it was motionless. The carcass was cremated after a post-mortem examination.