A dashcam video that quickly went viral on social media on Thursday (3 April) captured a terrifying encounter on a road near Bukit Tangga, Negeri Sembilan, a black panther emerging from the jungle and attacking a lorry driver who had pulled over by the roadside.
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The clip shows the large cat sprinting across the road and mauling the unsuspecting man, who was believed to have stopped to relieve himself. As the panther delivers the surprise attack, the man is seen collapsing to the ground. Moments later, the animal abruptly flees back into the jungle, seemingly spooked by the approaching vehicle from which the dashcam footage was taken. The victim is later seen rising unsteadily to his feet.
Shortly after the video surfaced, several graphic images began circulating online, showing a man with deep facial wounds. However, it remains unconfirmed if the injured individual in the photos is the lorry driver from the video.
According to Malaysia Gazette, Negeri Sembilan Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Faizal Izham Pikri confirmed that a report was received about the incident at around 6.14 pm.
"The victim, a man in his 50s, was suspected to have been attacked while relieving himself after exiting his vehicle. Police investigations found that a panther had emerged from the nearby forest area," he stated.
"The animal bit the victim on the head before fleeing back into the jungle. The man was taken to Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar for treatment," Faizal added.
Following the incident, Perhilitan officers will be conducting patrols and keeping a close watch in the area to prevent further encounters. The department also stated that support is being provided to the victim.
Encounters with wild animals, especially elusive species like the black panther, are rare in Malaysia. This unexpected attack has sparked concern among the public and raised questions about wildlife activity near human-accessible areas.
