Ulu Kuang villagers relieved as 'Yop Kuang' walks into trap set by Perhilitan

Perak Perhilitan senior assistant director Nor Hani Abdul Samat said the tiger, which has been named "Yop Kuang", weighed 156kg and looked healthy. - Photo: Bernama

IPOH: The prolonged suffering and anxiety of villagers due to the regular sighting of a tiger in Kampung Ulu Kuang, Chemor here, ended on Saturday (Feb 10) when the animal walked into a trap set up by the Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan).

Perak Perhilitan senior assistant director Nor Hani Abdul Samat said the tiger, weighing 156 kg and about six years old, entered the trap at about 11am Saturday morning.