16-5-2024 (KUALA LUMPUR) In the early hours of this morning, a tragic incident claimed the life of a male Malayan tiger weighing approximately 130 kilograms. The rare road accident occurred at 1:23 AM on the Kuala Lumpur-bound section of the Karak Expressway, near the 50.8-kilometre mark.
Rozidan Yassin, Pahang’s Director of Wildlife Protection and National Parks, confirmed in a press statement that the tiger, estimated to be around four years old based on its size, likely originated from the Bukit Tinggi Forest Reserve. “Preliminary findings suggest that the tiger may have come from the Bukit Tinggi Forest Reserve,” he stated.
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Authorities have since retrieved the tiger’s body for further examination and necessary action.
A 28-second video circulating on social media appears to show the tiger’s lifeless body on the highway, having allegedly been struck by a vehicle. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of wildlife conservation and road safety in areas close to natural habitats.
