Caught on Camera: Chinese Farmer Escapes Wild Siberian Tiger Attack at Farm Gate

Caught on Camera: The footage of surveillance caught the instant chilling moment in Heilongjiang province when a Siberian tiger charged madly towards the gate of the farm which was only a few seconds after a man just closed it. This image of the event, quite dramatic, went viral on social media and raised concern among people and authorities.

According to news agency Reuters, this incident followed a string of tiger encounters in that region leading to authorities' discouragement of the local residents against risking their lives outdoors. An old cattle farmer, Zhao,65, had to be hospitalized after the attack and also required surgery to save the left hand.

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The son of Zhao reported that there were two roaming tigers, while officials have not yet confirmed the actual number or if any of them were caught. Authorities have put out a call to citizens to report any sighting of these felids and take measures that would protect their livestock. Notices have been disseminated to encourage local residents to bring their animals into protection, coordinate patrols, and remain vigilant during the early morning and dusk hours which are when the Siberian tiger is usually more active.

“Siberian tigers can coexist with humans and are not typically aggressive,” one official notice stated, as per Reuters. Nonetheless, these local residents have been warned not to draw close but take other safety precautions.

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There are an estimated 70 wild Siberian tigers in the world, and they are classified as a protected species. Earlier in the year 2021, with an intention to conserve habitats for Siberian tigers and Amur leopards, China established the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, comprising 14100 square kilometers covering Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces altogether.

In another equally scary episode, a New Jersey zoo visitor plunged into the tiger den and almost lost a hand. She was seen dangerously reaching through the fence at Cohanzick Zoo according to a video released by the Bridgeton Police Department. The well-built tiger lunged at her hand, she managed to pull away in time.

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