Panthers are known to roam certain areas, but how often do they make the news for attacking humans? A video clip has gone viral, claiming that a black panther had attacked a lorry driver in Jelebu, Negri Sembilan. Is this true?
Verdict:
TRUE
Negri Sembilan Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Faizal Izham Pikri confirmed receiving reports of the incident, including a video, at 6.14pm on Thursday (April 3).
He said a lorry driver in his 50s had been injured in the panther attack while stopping to relieve himself along Jalan Bukit Tangga-Seremban in Jelebu.
The victim was attacked on the head by a panther, which emerged from a nearby forest before fleeing back into the woods.
The driver was quickly transported to Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar for treatment, according to a statement.
Perhilitan Negri Sembilan has increased patrols in the area and visited the victim to offer support.
Faizal also urged road users to remain vigilant when travelling through known wildlife corridors and to contact the authorities immediately if they encounter wild animals.
Earlier, a 16-second video clip circulating on social media showed the black panther running back into the forest shortly after the attack, recorded at 3.31pm.
