Man Asked for a Tiger to Be Released From Its Cage So He Could Film a TikTok Video With It, His Request Was Granted, but What Happened Next Was Unexpected
A 19-year-old farm worker has died after being attacked by a big cat during the filming of a TikTok video in Pakistan.
The teenager, identified as Talha, was working at a private farm when the animal attacked him. Police have arrested two people, including the farm owner and a TikToker, over the incident.
According to police, the TikToker had asked for the animal to be released from its cage so they could record a video.
The animal was being kept at a breeding site on the farm. Early reports described it as a tiger, although some local reports suggested it may have been a lion.
During the filming, the animal attacked Talha, leaving him with serious injuries. He was rushed to a private hospital but sadly died on Wednesday.
His body was later taken to a morgue for an examination to establish the exact cause of death.
Police also revealed that there had been attempts to hide what really happened by claiming the teenager had been attacked by a dog instead.
Officers are now investigating whether the farm had permission to keep the dangerous animal and whether proper safety measures were in place.
The big cat has since been taken away and placed in the care of wildlife officials.
Lahore Police strongly criticised the incident, warning that making TikTok videos should never be more important than protecting human lives.
Police said nobody should be allowed to put people’s lives in danger simply to create entertainment or attract attention on social media.
They also promised to investigate everyone involved, including those suspected of trying to hide the truth about the teenager’s death.
The tragedy comes just weeks after another young man, 23-year-old William Chapman, died following a tiger attack at a zoo near Doncaster in the UK.
William reportedly climbed over two fences to enter the tiger’s enclosure.
A video shared on his Instagram account showed him walking towards the animal while frightened visitors shouted warnings.
He suffered serious injuries during the attack and was pronounced dead at the scene.
