Lion chases tourist safari car inside zoological park in Karnataka. Watch

The video – which is equal parts scary and thrilling – shows a lion chasing a tourist safari vehicle inside Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park in Bellary, Karnataka.

Updated on: Oct 12, 2019, 11:50:51 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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A video of a lion captured by tourists inside Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park in Bellary, Karnataka has created a stir among netizens and is going all kinds of viral.

The video is now being shared by many across different social media platforms. (YouTube/Sri Swami)

The video – which is equal parts scary and thrilling – shows a lion chasing a tourist safari vehicle. Almost a minute long, the clip shows the lion fiercely chasing the car. The animal keeps on running behind the car until the vehicle speeds up and moves away.

Take a look at the clip that is now being shared by many across various social media platforms.

The reason why the lion turned aggressive and started chasing the tourist safari vehicle is unknown.

Previously, a similar video captured people’s attention when a tiger chased two people riding on a bike inside Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad in Kerala.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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