Pilibhit: A group of tourists had a narrow escape after a tiger pounced on their safari vehicle at the the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

Preliminary reports suggest that the driver moved a bit too close to the animal for the tourists to get a better view. This may have infuriated the tiger that sprang upon the vehicle. Luckily, there were no injuries. ADVERTISEMENT

There were children among the tourists, officials said. The incident happened on the first day of the newly inaugurated 2025-26 ecotourism season at the reserve.

According to forest officials, the the tiger emerged from the undergrowth with a loud roar and leapt toward the vehicle. The driver reacted instantly and sped forward, preventing any injuries.

Though no one inside the vehicle was hurt, there

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