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The incident that occurred in Pipariya Harduli village of the Jikurai forest range came to light when villagers arrived to fetch water from the well.
The two were successfully rescued after a four-hour-long operation. (Photo Credits: X)
The wild is home to some of the most incredible and unpredictable creatures and among them, tigers stand as the most formidable predators. With their immense strength, razor-sharp claws and lightning-fast reflexes, these apex predators dominate the jungle. The internet is filled with countless videos showcasing their power and now, a new clip capturing a chilling encounter between a tiger and a wild boar has taken social media by storm.
What started as an intense chase took an unexpected twist when both animals accidentally fell into a deep well in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district. The dramatic incident unfolded in Pipariya Harduli village, within the Jikurai forest range and came to light when villagers arrived at the well to fetch water.
Upon discovering the trapped tiger and wild boar, the locals immediately alerted wildlife authorities. A rescue team was dispatched to the scene to ensure both animals were safely removed without harm. Struggling to regain their footing, the unlikely duo found themselves sharing the confined space, resting against each other—two fierce adversaries momentarily united in danger.
In the video shared by the Pench Tiger Reserve, we can see the cot was lowered into the well with a hydraulic crane and after a few minutes of hesitation, the tigress sat on it. Later, the wild boar was also rescued in the same way.
Sharing the clip of their rescue, the Pench Tiger Reserve wrote, “A tiger and a boar accidentally fell into a well in Pipariya village near the reserve. Thanks to the swift action of the Pench Tiger Reserve rescue team, the big cat and boar were safely rescued! With expert coordination & care, both animals were pulled out unharmed and released back.”
A tiger and a boar ccidentally fell into a well in Pipariya village near the reaserve. Thanks to the swift action of the Pench Tiger Reserve rescue team, big cat and boar were safely rescued! With expert coordination & care, both animals were pulled out unharmed and released back pic.twitter.com/s8lRZH8mN5— Pench Tiger Reserve (@PenchMP) February 4, 2025
Soon after the video was uploaded, Instagram users quickly chimed into the comments section of the post, expressing a mix of awe and concern. A majority of users also hailed the rescue team for their quick action and efforts to save their precious lives.
“Thanks for saving precious life by the quick action of the Pench forest department,” commented a user.
Another wrote, “Fantastic effort. Kudos to the team.”
“Loved it. The best part is the “Importance of Life” Both were in danger, so not even attack each other. Both wanted to come out & live. Nature’s Game,” said a user.
An account remarked, “Wow!! Amazing job by everyone!! So glad the tiger and boar were unscathed. Really incredible.”
According to the reserve’s deputy director, Rajnish Kumar Singh, the tiger was chasing the boar when they both ended up inside the well. He added that the two were successfully rescued after a four-hour-long operation, reported NDTV.
Following the incident, wildlife officials urged farmers and local authorities to cover or fence off open wells in forested areas to prevent such accidents in the future.
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