Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Tiger Charges at Safari Gypsy in Jim Corbett
A scary moment happened in Jim Corbett National Park where a tiger ran towards a safari car with tourists.
The video of this event was shared on Instagram and got over 1.3 million views.
People inside the car were talking and saw the tiger coming towards them.
The tiger seemed to touch the car briefly before going away.
No one was hurt.
Some people on the internet said the tiger was scared and ran away.
Others said we should let tigers live peacefully without safaris.
Experts say tigers can act aggressively if they feel threatened or are protecting their babies.
They advise tourists to be quiet and follow safari rules to stay safe and not disturb the animals.
A tiger charged at a safari gypsy in Jim Corbett National Park, captured in a viral video.
The video, shared on Instagram, has garnered over 1.3 million views.
Tourists in the gypsy speculated about the tiger being a tigress with cubs nearby.
The tiger briefly lunged at the vehicle but retreated without causing any injuries.
Social media users had mixed reactions, with some advocating for the peaceful coexistence of tigers and others questioning the safety of open jeep safaris.
- Who
- Tourists in a safari gypsy and a tiger
- What
- A tiger charged at a safari gypsy
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Jim Corbett National Park
- Why
- The tiger may have felt threatened or was protecting its cubs
- Location
- Jim Corbett National Park
- Incident Type
- Tiger charging at a safari gypsy
- Video Views
- 1.3 million
- Platform
- Uploaded By
- Murtaza Khan and Alsaba Tahir
- Outcome
- No injuries reported