Perhilitan investigating if nabbed tiger caused deaths in Gerik, Jeli

Kelantan’s Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks (Perhilitan) is conducting a detailed investigation to confirm if a tiger caught yesterday caused the death of two men in Gerik, Perak and Jeli, Kelantan (3km apart) recently.

Its director Mohamad Hafid Rohani said the tiger will be taken to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai, Perak, for further action.

“When the capture was made, the tiger in question was in a healthy condition and based on preliminary observations, the wild animal is believed to be approximately eight to 10 years old.