A terrifying incident has emerged from Tiger Kingdom, a popular tourist attraction in Phuket, Thailand, where visitors are allowed to interact closely with tigers. A video showing a tourist being attacked by a tiger while attempting to take a selfie has gone viral on social media, sparking shock and concern among netizens.
In the video, a tourist can be seen walking alongside a tiger under the supervision of a park employee. Moments later, the tourist sits beside the animal to pose for a photo. Suddenly, the tiger lunges at the individual, attacking him. The man is heard screaming loudly as the attack unfolds, with the park employee rushing to intervene.
The video was first shared by social media user Siddharth Shukla, and has since garnered widespread attention across platforms. Viewers expressed concern over both the safety protocols at the park and the wellbeing of the injured tourist, whose condition remains unconfirmed.
Tiger Kingdom in Phuket is known for offering tourists the opportunity to photograph and interact closely with live tigers. While the facility claims to follow strict safety measures, the recent incident has prompted renewed scrutiny of such wildlife tourism experiences.