Tiger Attack Injures Villager in Northeast China

A Siberian tiger attacked a villager in Changtai village, Heilongjiang province, China, injuring him on the left hand while the tiger attempted to charge at another villager who managed to escape. The injured man is reported to be in stable condition following medical treatment. Authorities have initiated a search using drones and thermal imaging to locate the tiger, with a warning for locals to stay indoors. This incident highlights increasing human-tiger interactions as the tiger population rises in the region, prompting local officials to implement safety measures and public education. Despite the attack, officials stated they will not kill the tiger unless it poses an immediate threat. Meanwhile, another tiger-related incident occurred at a tea estate in Assam, India, where a woman was injured by a Royal Bengal tiger, raising concerns over forest department inaction regarding tiger threats in agriculture areas.