In Primorsky Krai, a car collided with a tiger near the closed city of Fokino, according to local authorities. The event unfolds along a major route that links Vladivostok with smaller communities, illustrating how wildlife can cross busy highways in this part of the Far East. The vehicle struck the tiger, which then disappeared into the surrounding forest. Emergency crews were alerted to the incident, and officials began monitoring the area for any further wildlife movement while they assess possible injuries and seek the animal if it remains nearby.
The crash occurred at the 88th kilometer mark on the Vladivostok–Nakhodka–Vostochny Port highway. After the collision, the tiger vanished into the forest, leaving authorities to track the animal and watch for additional sightings along the roadway corridor. Roads nearby continued to be watched as responders coordinated updates and prepared for potential wildlife activity in the region.
Officials cautioned that an injured predator can pose a danger to people and pets in the vicinity. They advised the public to stay clear of wounded animals, avoid attempting to approach or assist at close range, and to notify authorities if a tiger is seen nearby to ensure a safe response by trained personnel.
The advisory urged residents with private homes to keep pets indoors after dark and not leave them outside where they could encounter a wild predator. If a tiger is spotted, the public should contact law enforcement rather than trying to confront the animal, in order to minimize risk for everyone involved.
Instances of tigers approaching people have been reported in parts of Russia. In the Khabarovsk Territory, a predator attacked a logging truck driver, pulling the man into the forest and underscoring the unpredictable hazards faced by travelers along remote timber routes.
Earlier this year, in the Amur region about 100 kilometers from Khabarovsk, a tiger approached a village and attempted to attack a dog. When locals began banging pots and shouting, the commotion frightened the animal and it retreated toward the forest, illustrating how loud, coordinated actions can deter wildlife in close proximity to human settlements.
There have been reports of tigers in other parts of Asia where encounters with people have occurred. In India, instances have been documented in which tigers attacked people, including multiple women, and fatalities have been reported in at least one case, highlighting the broader global risks associated with wild big cats.