In China, a Snow Leopard Attacked a Skier

Наталья Маркова Local news
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In the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, an unusual attack by a snow leopard on a human occurred. This event took place on Friday evening in the Fuyun County area, near the village of Talat and the settlement of Koktokay, according to local news reports.

A skier returning from a run became the victim of the predator, which attacked him from the forest as he passed by the road. As a result of the attack, the man, dressed in a purple ski suit, fell into the snow, and the snow leopard remained nearby for some time. Bystanders were able to drive the animal away.

The victim was hospitalized with lacerations on his face. Doctors provided him with the necessary assistance, and his condition stabilized. There is no threat to his life.

After the incident, local authorities increased patrols and began conducting briefings for tourists, emphasizing the need to be cautious when encountering wild animals. Videos capturing the moment of the incident and the victim next to the predator also appeared online.
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