Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Viral Video Shows People Getting Dangerously Close to Tiger
A video on the internet shows people getting out of their cars to take pictures of a tiger.
The tiger was seen on a road near Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, India.
Getting out of a car near a wild tiger is very dangerous.
The people stood close to the tiger while clicking photos and recording videos.
Many nature lovers were upset and said visitors should stay in their vehicles and watch animals from a safe distance.
The video went viral, and most online comments criticized the visitors' behavior.
Similar incidents have happened before.
In January 2026, safari vehicles chased a tiger near Jim Corbett National Park, and two drivers and two nature guides were barred from safari duties.
In November 2024, three tourists were fined Rs 15,000 for chasing deer in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
Wild animals are not props, so people should be careful and respectful around them.
A viral video shows visitors stepping out of their vehicles to get dangerously close to a tiger on a road near Maharashtra's Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Wildlife enthusiasts sharply criticized the behavior and urged visitors to follow basic safety rules during jungle safaris.
Social media reactions were largely critical, with users describing the behavior as 'natural stupidity' and saying wild animals aren't props for Instagram.
In January 2026, safari vehicles were filmed chasing a tiger in the Phato eco-tourism zone near Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park, and the forest department barred two drivers and two nature guides from safari duties.
In November 2024, three tourists were fined Rs 15,000 for stepping out of their vehicle and chasing a herd of deer in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
- Who
- Visitors at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve who got out of their vehicles; wildlife enthusiasts and social media users who condemned the behavior
- What
- People got dangerously close to a tiger to take photos and record videos, and the footage went viral, drawing sharp criticism
- When
- The article does not specify when the Tadoba video was recorded; it cites similar incidents in January 2026 and November 2024
- Where
- A road near Maharashtra's Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Why
- Visitors wanted close-up photos and viral videos of the tiger, disregarding safari safety rules and the danger posed by the wild animal
- Location
- A road near Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
- Incident
- Visitors stepped out of their vehicles to photograph and record a tiger at dangerously close range
- Viral Video
- Shared on social media, including by Preeti Sompura with the caption "What's happening in Tadoba?"
- Outcome
- Sharp criticism from wildlife enthusiasts and social media users urging compliance with safari safety rules
- Related Incident (Jan 2026)
- Two drivers and two nature guides barred from safari duties after vehicles were filmed chasing a tiger in Jim Corbett National Park's Phato eco-tourism zone
- Related Incident (Nov 2024)
- Three tourists fined Rs 15,000 for stepping out of a vehicle and chasing deer in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve