Tiger Sits In The Middle Of The Road & Blocks Traffic For Hours In Maharashtra [Video]

We have several roads in India that cut through thick jungles and reserve forests. Spotting wildlife on such roads is a common thing, and we have come across several videos and images of the same. Sometimes these animals attack road users, and on other occasions, they pass peacefully. Here, we have a video from Maharashtra’s Tadoba National Park where a tiger is seen sitting in the middle of the road, blocking traffic.

The video has been circulating on various social media platforms for a couple of days. In the video, we see a tiger sitting in the middle of the road. The incident was recorded on the Chandrapur–Moharli road near Tadoba. As per reports, the tiger seen here is likely to be a cub or the offspring of tigress Madhu. The tiger was spotted in the buffer zone of Tadoba, where wildlife spotting is common due to the thick forest cover.

Coming to the video, we see the tiger calmly sitting in the middle of the road. It almost looked like the tiger was on the road to soak in some sun. He or she rolls on the tarmac after sitting there for quite some time. It felt like the tiger cub was in a playful mood. While it was doing all this, traffic on the road came to a complete halt.

We can see two-wheeler riders, cars, and even locals in their vehicles looking at the animal from a distance. They were patiently waiting for the tiger to move and were not trying to disturb or provoke it in any manner. The tiger had blocked the traffic for hours before moving away and clearing the road for vehicles.

Locals claim that wildlife sightings have become a common thing on this stretch, especially early in the morning and late in the evening. The Chandrapur–Moharli route is a primary commuting path for locals in the region, which makes such sightings even more dangerous.

Forest department officials have advised people travelling through this area to be extremely careful as the chances of human–wildlife encounters are higher in such locations. The officials have advised people to stay alert, avoid honking, and avoid getting out of the vehicle on this stretch.

While travelling through such roads, it is always a good idea to maintain a constant speed. Overspeeding or rash driving is not advisable. If an animal comes in front of the vehicle, the driver won’t have enough time to react and stop.

This may lead to accidents, injuring both the animal as well as the driver and occupants. Also, try not to drive through such forest roads after dark, as many animals - especially predators - are active during this time. If you come across an animal like a wild elephant or tiger, never try to provoke it by honking, flashing lights, or playing loud music.

These animals may easily get scared, and out of desperation, they might end up attacking you and your vehicle. It is always a good idea to park your vehicle at a distance, turn off the lights, and wait for the animal to move away from the road or out of sight until you feel it is safe to continue. If it is not safe or you are not confident, turn around and come back after some time.