IPOH: The Wildlife Department found no tiger tracks in the Proton City residential area in Tanjong Malim, contrary to a viral video claiming there were tiger roars in the area.
Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff said reports from personnel dispatched to the location confirmed that the claims made in the video were unfounded.
As such, he warned that the department would not hesitate to lodge a police report against irresponsible people who upload fake videos alleging the presence of wild animals, especially in populated areas.
“For us, such matters are unacceptable and should be taken seriously. Such actions cause public anxiety and disrupt the authorities’ efforts in managing wildlife issues,” he said when contacted.
On Saturday, a 15-second video went viral on social media, featuring sounds resembling a tiger’s roar, allegedly recorded in a forested area near a secondary school and a residential area in Proton City.
Following the claim, a team of personnel was sent to the location to conduct investigations.
