# Viral tiger video from Maharashtra sparks wildlife tourism safety fears 2026-08-13T08:59:03+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A video of tourists approaching a tiger too closely for a selfie has gone viral, prompting concern about wildlife tourism risks in Maharashtra. NDTV reports that the incident is not isolated, with tourists frequently endangering themselves and animals for a closer look or viral content. The forest department has not yet announced any action against the visitors involved, but officials say they are reviewing the footage. Conservationists warn that such behaviour stresses the tiger and could lead to attacks, especially in reserves like Tadoba and Pench, where tourist numbers have surged. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: forest department, Maharashtra, safety, tiger, viral video, wildlife tourism Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/viral-tiger-video-from-maharashtra-sparks-wildlife-tourism-safety-fears/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/viral-tiger-video-from-maharashtra-sparks-wildlife-tourism-safety-fears/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.