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In the now widely circulated clip, the tourist is seen crouching beside the tiger, while a trainer stands nearby with a stick.
The tourist’s identity hasn’t been confirmed and there’s been no official update on his condition. (Image Credit: Instagram)
What was meant to be a thrilling vacation photo quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal for an Indian tourist at Tiger Kingdom in Thailand’s Phuket. While attempting to snap a selfie with a chained tiger, the man was suddenly attacked caught on video which has since gone viral.
In the now widely circulated clip, the tourist is seen crouching beside the tiger, while a trainer stands nearby with a stick. Without warning, the tiger lashes out, sparking screams and panic among onlookers. The video ends abruptly as the camera captures the chaos.
The tourist’s identity hasn’t been confirmed and there’s been no official update on his condition, leaving many on social media deeply concerned.
Tiger Kingdom is no stranger to controversy. The popular tourist attraction offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with tigers- posing for photos, petting them, and even feeding them but critics have long accused the facility of sedating the animals and compromising safety for the sake of Instagram-worthy moments.
This incident has reignited debates about the ethics of wildlife tourism, with many urging stricter oversight.
A user wrote on social media, “Cats generally do not like being petted on the lower (back) body especially near butts. This man was petting the tiger continuously near above mentioned body area which must have frustrated the tiger. Final straw was when the man cupped it for a photo."
“My immediate reaction to this video was a chilling realization: that could have been me! This chilling video exposes a dangerous trend: many Indian tourists are lured into risky photo-ops with tigers in Thailand, often due to relentless peer pressure. These wild animals are heavily drugged to appear docile, but their true nature cannot be tamed. As the sedation fades, a tiger can turn violent, posing a grave threat," while another commented.
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Location :Thailand
First Published:News viral Tiger Lunges At Tourist Posing For Photo In Terrifying On-Camera Moment | Video
