Tiger on the prowl? Suspected paw prints found near Gerik homes, Perhilitan trap activated
Footprints believed to belong to a tiger were discovered at Felda Lepang Nenering in Pengkalan Hulu, Gerik, on October 26, prompting wildlife authorities to activate a nearby trap. — Social media pic
First Published: Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026 9:16 AM MYT
IPOH, Oct 28 — The Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has confirmed the discovery of footprints believed to belong to a tiger at Felda Lepang Nenering in Pengkalan Hulu, Gerik, on October 26.
Perak Perhilitan director Dr Pazil Abdul Patah said the confirmation was made following an investigation and field inspection by the Gerik District Perhilitan Office after it received a report from a plantation worker about the incident on the same day.
“For now, Perhilitan has activated a tiger trap located less than a kilometre from where the footprints were found.
“We believe the tiger ventured close to the plantation and residential areas because Felda Lepang Nenering is located near the Bintang Hijau Permanent Forest Reserve,” he told Bernama when contacted yesterday.
Earlier, several photographs showing the discovery of the predator’s footprints went viral on Facebook, prompting various reactions and raising concerns among social media users.
Pazil also denied claims by some members of the public that reports about the presence of a tiger in the area had been made long ago, but Perhilitan had taken no action.
“We did not receive any recent official report of a tiger sighting before October 26. Records show that the last report concerning the species at Felda Lepang Nenering was received on July 30,” he said.
He said Perhilitan would continue monitoring the area and had also disseminated safety guidelines to plantation workers to prevent any untoward incidents.
In a related development, he said 26 reports of human-tiger conflict had been recorded in the Hulu Perak district from January to date, and appropriate action had been taken on all of them. — Bernama
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