- A huge captured animal sat on a brick wall in Athkona village in Uttar Pradesh
Amazing footage captured the moment a huge tiger rested peacefully on a wall in a remote village in India.
The large animal perched on a brick wall in Athkona village, Uttar Pradesh state, attracting the attention of a huge crowd of locals.
The animal was believed to have escaped from the Tiger Reserve Forest in Pilibhit district and reportedly wandered into someone's house on Monday evening.
The tigress, who was reportedly injured, stood on a farm wall and sought refuge before lying down with her legs clinging to the sides.
Its presence reportedly caused panic in the village, and locals from nearby areas gathered to witness the unusual event, with some filming it on their phones.
Footage captured the moment a tigress rested peacefully on a wall after escaping from a local reserve
The huge animal was seen standing on the brick wall before lying down
Crouching Tiger: Apparently seeking peace and refuge, the tigress grabbed the sides of the brick wall as it closed her eyes
Thousands reportedly watched the incident in Athkona village in Uttar Pradesh state
But despite the commotion, the animal seemed calm and unfazed by the attention
But despite the commotion, the animal remained calm and seemed unfazed by the attention.
The tigress is believed to be about two years old Indian Express reported.
Its homeland, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, is home to 127 animals, including hog deer, leopards and blue bulls, as well as 326 bird species.
Forest department officials arrived on the spot on Tuesday and cordoned off the area with a net.
The tiger was then tranquilized and safely captured by a team of forest rangers after about ten hours at large, before being sent for a medical examination.