Escaped tiger on the loose in Ratchaburi

A male Bengal tiger has been on the loose in Ratchaburi since Thursday, when it escaped from its cage at a wildlife research station after attacking a keeper. The tiger, named Silathong, attacked Bunma Thongkerd, at the Khaoson wildlife research centre as he opened the cage for cleaning. Mr Bunma suffered injuries, but survived. The tiger slipped out of the cage and ran off. Vinan Wirana, chief of the wildlife research station, said the tiger was still roaming near the research station. Wildlife officials had spotted Silathong shortly after he escaped, but the tiger then disappeared into the jungle behind the station. It was seen again about 4.30am yesterday, but evaded attempts to catch it. About 50 wildlife staff were involved in the search for the animal yesterday. Sources said the animal would

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"Sources said the animal would be hungry and dangerous."

No shit, Sherlock!

"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeat" a s Tony would have said, also expect no fear of humans from it too!!

It will approach people when hungry. Unfortunately, I don't think it will last long.

It will approach people when hungry. Unfortunately, I don't think it will last long.

Yes. Agree that it will not last long too.

Hungry villagers will porch that poor tiger for the meat and fur and what other values you can find on that animal!

This tiger wil not last long.

Hello,

I was seeing if anybody has any more info on this. If it has been captured yet or killed.

The reason i ask is that my house is about 3 miles from this place and i have a 2 year daughter running around.

So if any info would be gratefully accepted.

Paul

Has the research centre not heard of the use of drugged darts in an instance such as this ? 50 staff chasing it , what do they intend to do , surround it and wrestle it to the ground ?

Well , one thing is for sure , there will be enough of them to manhandle it back to its cage 555

Nice to know its name, if you see it you can call it over.

Dont kill it <deleted>, get the tranquiliser gun out.

This is a Bengal tiger - does it even have a visa? It's going to be in big trouble if it eats anyone and hasn't got a work permit.

Our only hope is if it tries to ride down Rama IV without a helmet as it is unlikely to have enough cash on it for tea money.

Hopefully, it won't meet the same fate that befell previous escapees...

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Hyenas-Break...Nig-t77732.html

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This is a Bengal tiger - does it even have a visa? It's going to be in big trouble if it eats anyone and hasn't got a work permit.

It has probably opened a tailor's shop already.

Plenty of food for it at Government House.

Plenty of food for it at Government House.

the police would blow off its legs with explosive tear gas grenades before it got too close to there.

Edited November 4, 200817 yr by sriracha john

Plenty of food for it at Government House.

the police would blow off its legs with explosive tear gas grenades before it got too close to there.

Either way that's one problem solved.

Edited November 4, 200817 yr by Colonel_Mustard

Plenty of food for it at Government House.

the police would blow off its legs with explosive tear gas grenades before it got too close to there.

Either way that's one problem solved.

and either way, it's on the wrong entity. The first is the government and the second is the Khaoson wildlife research centre.

Farang fat & juicy. Bon appetit.

Farang, not clean, not taste good. Thai clean, lean and tasty!

Off duty Indian Tailor joins the hunt!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/736930/tiger_attacks/