Snow Leopard Selfie Goes Wrong, Tourist Left Bloodied In China
A Selfie Attempt That Turned Into A Wildlife Attack
A female tourist was injured after attempting to take a selfie with a wild snow leopard in northern China. The incident reportedly took place near Talat Village, within the Keketuohai UNESCO Global Geopark in Fuyun County.
According to reports cited by Daily Mail, the woman, believed to be a skier heading back to her hotel, approached the animal at an unsafe distance because she wanted a better angle for a photo.
Video Shows Her Trapped Under The Animal
A photo that surfaced online shows the woman smiling while the snow leopard crouched behind her in the snow, appearing ready to pounce.
Not long after, another video reportedly captured the aftermath: the woman was seen pinned in thick snow beneath the animal before members of the public stepped in to help. She was also shown holding her face, which appeared to be bleeding.
Authorities Had Issued A Warning One Day Earlier
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Local authorities had reportedly issued a warning the day before the attack after the snow leopard was spotted in the area. Despite that, the woman still approached the animal and was said to have moved within roughly 10 feet.
During the attack, a ski instructor was reported to have driven the animal away by swinging a ski pole.
She Survived With Facial Injuries And Is Now Stable
The woman avoided worse injuries, reportedly because she was wearing a helmet. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment and was later reported to be in stable condition.
A hotel owner was also quoted saying the animal had been seen the night before, several kilometres from the location of the attack, and they could not confirm whether it was the same snow leopard.
Why Officials Are Warning People To Stop Approaching Wildlife
Authorities reminded the public that snow leopards are large predators and warned visitors not to linger in areas where they have been spotted. They advised people to move quickly, avoid leaving vehicles, avoid approaching animals to take photos, and not to travel alone in the area.
According to the Snow Leopard Trust, China is home to the largest population of wild snow leopards in the world.
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