Rajasthan horror: 20 tourists stranded in Ranthambore, after guide leaves mid-route
Visuals captured children sitting in the fear, crying in the forest and using mobile lights, to ensure safety at the Tiger Reserve. The tourists were stuck in the forest between 6 pm and 7.30 pm before being rescued, according to the officials, the NDTV reported.
New Delhi: In a horrific incident, 20 tourists were allegedly left stranded for nearly 90 minutes in the middle of the forest at Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. The safari guide left the visitors when the canter carrying the people, broke down.
On Sunday, at around 6 pm in the night, the canter carrying several passengers, including women and children, suddenly broke down. The tourists claimed that the guide left the vehicle, saying he would soon arrange another vehicle for the visitors. However, the guide later misbehaved with the tourists and did not return to the spot.
Strict action to be taken against guide
Visuals captured children sitting in fear, crying in the forest and using mobile lights to ensure safety at the Tiger Reserve. The tourists were stuck in the forest between 6 pm and 7.30 pm before being rescued, according to the officials, the NDTV reported.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve's Field Director and Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Anoop K.R. claimed that ensuring safety of tourists in the park is the top priority. He further added that strict action will be taken against any guide or driver who violates the rules, and such negligence will not be tolerated in the future, the report added.
Home to Bengal Tigers
Ranthambore National Park, located in Rajasthan, India, is a renowned wildlife reserve famous for its thriving Bengal tiger population and diverse ecosystem. Established in 1980, it was once a royal hunting ground. The park boasts a mix of dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and hills, with landmarks like the ancient Ranthambore Fort and Padam Talao lake.
It is a prime location for tiger sightings, with a significant population of Bengal tigers. Besides tigers, the park is home to leopards, marsh crocodiles, various deer species (chital, sambar), langurs, nilgai, and numerous bird species.