{
  "id": 16835754,
  "title": "Tiger sightings spark fear among 500 Kuala Krai villagers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/tiger-sightings-spark-fear-among-500-kuala-krai-villagers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T02:29:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1565170/tiger-sightings-spark-fear-among-500-kuala-krai-villagers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Krai: Over 500 villagers in four villages, Kampung Nara, Bukit Pacat, Gajah Mati, and Slow Temiang, are living in terror after a tiger was spotted near a forest more than two weeks ago. The fear escalated after a cow, owned by one of the villagers, was reportedly attacked by the tiger on Monday. Footprints, believed to belong to a tigress and her cub, have been discovered.\n\nLocal resident Mansor Derahman, 77, has abstained from rubber tapping for over two weeks due to the potential threat. He expressed worry about encountering the animal, especially after hearing its roars near his plantation. The majority of residents depend on rubber tapping as their primary source of income, but the presence of the tiger has caused many to avoid their plantations for fear of their safety.\n\nRubber tapper Sukarman Ibrahim, 59, reported finding fresh tiger footprints along the path to his plantation two weeks ago. He stated that he turned back when he noticed the footprints, believing they belonged to an adult tiger and its cub. Another set of footprints was also discovered near his property, leading him to believe the tiger was nearby.\n\nSungai Mengkuang village head Zulkifli Sulaiman confirmed this was the first tiger sighting under his tenure of 17 years. He noted that residents have been taking precautions by avoiding outdoor activities after Maghrib. In response to the tiger threat, the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) installed two traps in Kampung Nara and Kampung Gajah Mati over a week ago. The presence of the tiger and its cub has significantly impacted the villagers' livelihoods, as they fear being attacked if they resume rubber tapping.",
  "summary": "KUALA KRAI: About 500 residents in four villages in Mukim Sungai Mengkuang are living in fear after a tiger was spotted near a forest in the area more than two weeks ago.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}