India, Dec. 17 -- A tiger from the Dhikala Zone of Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve narrowly escaped a crocodile attack near the Ramganga River in Uttar Pradesh. The national park's director shared the footage of the incident on X, formerly Twitter, and highlighted how survival in the forest is a matter of chance.

Tourists on a jungle safari captured the intense moment in a video. According to an NDTV report, the tiger entered a lake near the Ramganga River to quench its thirst. A submerged crocodile anticipated the tiger's arrival and prepared to attack it. As per the viral video, the crocodile gave away its camouflage too soon. Just as the tiger came in contact with water, the crocodile lunged at it. Demonstrating excellent spontaneity, the t...