Four injured in tiger attack

PEKANBARU, Riau: A Sumatran tiger attacked six forestry workers sleeping in a tent, seriously mauling four of them, Antara reported on Thursday.

In the incident that occurred on Sunday near Sungai Rawa village, Bengkalis regency, two workers escaped the attack. They returned with help but the tiger had already fled.

The four injured men were taken to a military hospital where they are now recovering.

An estimated 50 to 70 Sumatran tigers live in the jungles of Sumatra. (swe)