Watch: Siberian Tiger Smashes Giant Gate Seconds After Man Closes It

Last Updated:November 25, 2024, 11:32 IST

The dramatic encounter, captured on a CCTV camera, has sparked concerns about the increasing interaction between humans and wildlife.

The incident occurred in China’s Heilongjiang Province. (Photo Credits: X)

A video of a Siberian tiger ramming a farm gate in China’s Heilongjiang Province, seconds after a man closed it, has gone viral. The footage shows the man stepping into the street when he spots the tiger running. He quickly rushes to close the large iron gate. As soon as he shuts the gate, the massive feline charges towards him and smashes the gate with full force, breaking it from one side. The man, scared, rushed towards his home. Thankfully, he didn’t suffer any injuries.

The dramatic encounter, captured on a CCTV camera, has sparked concerns about the risk of life in the area.

The clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) read, “WATCH: A surveillance video taken on early Monday (November 18) showed the moment when a wild Siberian #tiger rammed itself into a large iron gate, narrowly missing a farmer in north China’s Heilongjiang province.”

As per a report by Reuters, this incident adds to the string of tiger encounters in the region earlier. The one-minute video clip went viral on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, prompting authorities in Heilongjiang province to issue warnings to locals to be on alert for Siberian tigers.

In another alarming incident, a 65-year-old cattle farmer named Zhao also had a close encounter with the tiger, reported news website China Daily. During the close call, he injured his hand, after which he was rushed to the hospital. The injury was so severe that he requires immediate surgery to save his left hand.

Zhao’s son told a local radio station that two tigers were roaming freely, though officials have not confirmed the exact number or whether the animals have been captured. Media reports said that it was the first time a Siberian tiger had been spotted in Boli County.

Authorities have issued notices encouraging locals to report any tiger sightings, droppings, or footprints. They have also asked the residents to take measures to protect their livestock and organise village patrols. Notices have been distributed urging locals to stay alert, particularly during early morning and dusk hours, as Siberian tigers are more active during this time.

It is worth noting that China is home to approximately 70 wild Siberian tigers, a protected species.

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