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Tiger Kingdom debunks tourist mauled, denies wildlife abuse
The Phuket News
|June 13, 2025
THE OPERATORS OF THE TIGER Kingdom tourist attraction located in Kathu have refuted reports that an Indian tourist was mauled at their venue, and have denied accusations of animal cruelty.
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The response by Tiger Kingdom follows viral reports of an Indian tourist attacked by a tiger while trying to take a selfie. The reports all claim the attack happened at Tiger Kingdom in Phuket.
The viral video that sparked the reports showed the man crouching beside the tiger when it suddenly lunged at him, despite a trainer’s efforts to control the animal.
According to the person who posted the video on X, Sidharth Shuklathe, the man survived with minor injuries.
The incident sparked criticism over safety standards at such attractions and renewed debate about the ethics of allowing close human interaction with captive wild animals.
This story is from the June 13, 2025 edition of The Phuket News.
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