Bengaluru: A disturbing video featuring a leopard leaping at a safari bus leaving a group of tourists stunned has ignited spark on internet. The video was captured on camera by the tourists and was uploaded on the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter). The video is now rapidly getting viral across social media platforms.
The thrilling incident occurred in a leopard safari at Bannerghatta National Park near Bengaluru, Karnataka on Sunday. The video has captured the moment when a leopard leaped at a safari bus and was peeking at the terrified passengers through the window of the vehicle.
Reportedly, the incident happened when a group of tourists were on a guided tour in the park’s wildlife sanctuary. As the bus navigated through the forest, the leopard suddenly emerged from the underbrush and sprang towards the vehicle. Not only trying to climb up, it was also peeking at the terrified passengers through the window of the vehicle.
Fortunately, the leopard couldn’t enter into the bus due to the bus’s closed doors and windows and caused no harm to anyone. Immediately the driver accelerated, and the big cat went back into the forest.
The video, recorded by one of the tourists named Anil Budur Lulla and has been posted on his social media platform X. The video has gone viral on social media within few hours of posting, highlighting the unpredictability and awe-inspiring nature of wild encounters.
“The tourists were shocked and frightened initially, but soon they were mesmerized by the big cat. The leopard’s unexpected appearance created a brief moment of panic, but the tourists soon regained their composure and enjoyed the rare sighting. Since all the safari vehicles have mesh windows, they (tourists) were all safe. No one was hurt,” an official said.
Bannerghatta National Park is popular for its diverse wildlife, including leopards, elephants, and deer. The park’s safari tours offer visitors a unique opportunity to observe these animals closely in their natural habitat.
The viral video has sparked both fascination and concern, with many calling for increased safety measures and responsible wildlife tourism practices.
WATCH the viral video here:
Come face-to-face with leopards in its near-natural habitat at Bannerghatta Biological Park #Bengaluru. Its the only 🐆 🐆 🐆 safari in #India!! Visit soon, except Tuesdays, before they come visit an enclave near you 🙀 pic.twitter.com/eS7FZaKR0N
— Anil Budur Lulla (@anil_lulla) October 6, 2024
