Tigers are majestic creatures, but having one nearby can be a cause for concern, especially for villagers.
Recent reports have raised alarms about a tiger sighting near Kampung Kolam in Tanjung Rambutan, Perak.
Was a tiger indeed seen roaming close to this village?
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The Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has confirmed receiving a report of a tiger attack on livestock near Kampung Kolam, Tanjung Rambutan last Friday.
Its director Yusoff Shariff said villagers lodged the report around noon.
"We believe it was an adult tiger based on paw prints and the nature of the attack. However, further details regarding the tiger’s gender and weight can only be determined after reviewing footage from cameras installed at the site,” he said.
This is the second tiger sighting in the village after footprints were discovered at several locations on Dec 21, 2023.
Yusoff said the department believes the tiger is likely the same one that attacked cattle in Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Choh, Ulu Kinta, on Dec 26 last year.
Villagers have been urged to monitor their livestock closely and prevent them from roaming freely, particularly near the affected areas.
Meanwhile, Kampung Kolam resident Muhammad Haniff Abd Aziz, 41, expressed hope the tiger would be captured soon to ease villagers’ fears, as the attack site is only about a kilometre from residential areas.
