Tiger drags horse away after killing it in Uttarakhand, tourists scream in horror

The video shows the tiger clamping its jaws around the horse and dragging it rapidly towards the forest.Tiger drags away horse after killing it in UttarakhandTourists watched in horror as a tiger killed a horse and dragged its carcass away in broad daylight near Garjia in Uttarakhand’s Nainital, with their screams captured on camera as the big cat carried its prey towards the forest.A video of the frightening sight has gone viral on social media.It shows the tiger clamping its jaws around the horse and dragging it rapidly towards the forest. Voices of people at the spot were heard in the background as tourists screamed while watching the tiger carry away the horse.The area around Garjia is known for regular tourist movement, making the sighting especially concerning. Locals are now worried about the tiger’s movements and the possibility of encounters between people and wildlife. Uttarakhand is home to a significant tiger population, and the expanding presence of the big cats around forest-fringe and human-inhabited areas makes coexistence with wildlife an increasingly important challenge.- EndsPublished On: Aug 20, 2026 13:31 IST