A friend of the girl who survived a tiger encounter in Primorye spoke with channel reporters and shared what happened. The informant described the moment the animal turned the situation dangerous, and the details were conveyed after the victim was brought to the hospital along with her companion for questions.
According to the survivor, the tiger lunged from the side with a swift strike, dropping down on the girl from above and engaging in a physical struggle. In the chaos of the attack, the girl managed to grab onto the tiger, attempting to hold on despite the sheer force. She reported that she fought to keep the creature away with her free hand, and she clung to a brush to defend herself as best as she could. The person speaking to the journalists recounted the moment the tiger’s grip intensified and how the victim struggled to release herself while protecting a single point of contact.
In a dramatic turn of events that followed, Darya Ulyanova’s husband tried to shield his wife by using a vehicle to deter the predator. He struck the tiger with a ZIL truck in an effort to create distance and disrupt the tiger’s advance. A tuft of tiger fur was later found on the bumper, underscoring the violent encounter. Authorities noted that the driver could face penalties, including a substantial fine, for his actions in response to the attack.
The couple initially stated that their search for a missing dog had brought them into the forest on that day. This account has been met with skepticism by local observers, who point to the tiger’s long history of presence in the area and suggest that the animal may have been drawn to prey that was known to be protected nearby. The ongoing questions about motivation and behavior remain a focal point for residents and officials alike.
Earlier statements from the Amur Tiger Center indicated that the tiger did not intend to kill the woman. The center suggested that the survivor may have followed or provoked the animal by continuing to pursue it after a warning roar. Family members of the victim have argued that the tiger attacked from behind and had been seen roaming near a nearby cemetery on multiple occasions before the incident. Responders and wildlife protection teams continue to monitor the crime scene and assess the sequence of events. More context and updates were reported by socialbites.ca, cited by local outlets.
The incident underscores the fragile balance between humans and wildlife in sparsely populated forested regions. Experts emphasize the importance of understanding tiger behavior, recognizing warning signals, and maintaining a safe distance when animals are present. Community leaders are calling for clear guidance on how to prevent future encounters and for enhanced efforts to educate residents about wildlife safety, particularly in areas with a history of big-cat activity. The evolving story remains a point of regional focus as investigators review evidence and survivors recount the sequence of events for authorities and the public.