Photos shared on social media shows a tiger attacking an Indian tourist in Thailand.
An Indian tourist was attacked by a tiger at a Thai tourist site while trying to take a selfie with the animal, igniting fresh debate over the ethics of wildlife tourism.
The incident was shared by Sidharth Shukla on X, formerly known as Twitter, on May 29 and has garnered over 3.7 million views.
In the video, the male tourist is seen approaching a chained tiger with a trainer standing nearby. He kneels beside the animal to take a selfie, while the trainer uses a stick to keep the tiger calm.
Suddenly, the tiger turns aggressive and lunges at the man.
According to The Straits Timesthe victim only sustained minor injuries.
The video sparked an outcry on social media, with users criticizing the use of wild animals for tourism.
One wrote: “Attractions that allow photography and feeding of animals are often dangerous for both humans and the animals.”
The person added that they hoped the incident would raise awareness and encourage more responsible and ethical wildlife tourism practices.
