A skier in China spotted a snow leopard and tried to get close to take a selfie. Unfortunately, the animal felt threatened and attacked the person, leaving the skier injured and hospitalized but in stable condition. Snow leopard attacks on humans are rare, as are snow leopards themselves.
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The Global Times reports that the skier was a tourist visiting the Talat village area of Koktokay Township. The person was reportedly heading back to a hotel when the incident occurred. Bystanders stepped in to help the person to safety. Footage circulating online shows the skier covering his/her face while being helped by several people.
Watch footage from the scene shortly after the moment a snow leopard attacked a skier in China:
Details about this incident are still emerging and may change.
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