November 21st 2024.
The next event on our agenda takes us to northern China, where a farmer had a frightening encounter with a rare Siberian tiger. The incident occurred early Monday morning when the man opened his iron gate and spotted the growling tiger charging towards him. The footage captured the intense moment as the animal threw itself at the gate, breaking it off its hinges. With quick reflexes, the man sprinted across his maize-filled courtyard to safety, while the tiger continued to prowl.
This terrifying incident, which took place in Changtai village, located in the snow-capped Heilongjiang province, has since gone viral on Chinese social media. Thankfully, the farmer escaped unharmed, but unfortunately, the same could not be said for a villager who was bitten by the tiger shortly after it entered the village at 6am. The 65-year-old man was tending to his cattle in a field when the tiger knocked him to the ground. He had to undergo surgery for a fractured hand, and his son could be heard shouting in the background, trying to scare off the predator.
According to one witness, there may be more than one tiger in the area, as another sighting was reported in Boli county. Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are the largest species of cats in the world, measuring up to 11 feet in length and weighing a whopping 320kg. They are known for their elusive nature and are commonly found in northeast China and far-eastern Russia.
Despite the efforts of county officials, the tiger has not yet been found, and residents have been warned to stay indoors. Drones and thermal imaging cameras are being used to scour the village, while locals are advised to be on the lookout for paw prints and tiger droppings. Unfortunately, the habitats of these magnificent creatures are being destroyed due to the expansion of farmlands, causing them to venture into human settlements.
Liu Dan, the chief engineer of the China Hengdaohezi Feline Breeding Center, believes that the tiger is still in the vicinity and is likely to be active. If found, the animal will not be harmed unless it poses an immediate threat to human safety. With only 400 of these majestic creatures left in the wild, Siberian tigers are considered an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List. As a precaution, neighboring counties such as Mishan, Huanan, and Jidong have issued alerts about tiger sightings and advised people to avoid venturing into the mountains and to take extra precautions to protect their livestock.
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