Overview
- The footage, posted on December 7 by Instagram user Mayank Shukla, shows a tiger emerging near Ranthambore Fort and sitting on a stone wall just a few feet from tourists.
- The big cat paused to stare at the safari group and then appeared relaxed, at one point letting out a long yawn, with no signs of aggression.
- India Today and Hindustan Times amplified the clip as it went viral, with Hindustan Times noting its report was based on user-generated content without independent verification.
- News18 aggregated reactions that ranged from ‘Shere Khan’ comparisons to reminders about staying quiet and keeping distance during wildlife sightings.
- As of the latest reports, the Instagram video is the primary source for the encounter and there have been no official statements from park authorities confirming details.