Viral video shows farmer narrowly escaping Siberian tiger attack - Authorities warn locals after rare tiger sighting and attack in northern China’s Heilongjiang province

BEIJING — Authorities in north China's Heilongjiang province warned locals to be on alert for Siberian tigers, after a video of a farmer narrowly escaping an attack early on Monday (Nov 18) went viral on social media.

A Chinese farmer had a lucky escape after a rare Siberian tiger hurled itself against the gate of his home, smashing it off its hinges.

Authorities in Heilongjiang province, northern China, have issued warnings after a rare sighting of Siberian tigers. The alert follows a viral video showing a farmer narrowly escaping an attack by one of the animals.