A teenager assisting an influencer was killed by a tiger on a breeding farm in Lahore, Pakistan. The victim, known as Talha, was working at the farm and involved in a video shoot with influencer Noman Hassan, who is popular on TikTok and Instagram for his content with big cats.
According to The Times of India, Hassan asked Talha to remove a female tiger from its enclosure during the shoot, leading to the tragic attack. Hassan initially tried to mislead doctors by claiming the injuries were from a dog attack while taking Talha to the hospital.
A passion for TikTok cannot be more important than a human life.
Lahore police handed over a tiger to wildlife authorities following the incident. Hassan and the farm owner, identified as Fayyaz, were arrested. The police emphasized the importance of human life over entertainment and stated they would investigate negligence and attempts to hide the facts.
There was confusion over whether a tiger or lion was involved, as police referred to a “lioness attack” but posted a photo of a tiger. Legal ownership of big cats in Pakistan is permissible if the animals are registered and kept outside city areas. Authorities examined compliance with safety protocols and legal standards at the farm.
This incident follows a recent trend of dangers involving big cats. Last year, a loose lion attacked a family in Lahore, leading to increased scrutiny over keeping these animals as pets. Additionally, last month, a former child actor died from a tiger attack in a British wildlife park, and an Indian cattle herder survived a lioness attack during the summer.
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