A man and son were severely injured in a tiger attack in the area of Khanpur tehsil of Haripur Hazara, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
The terrifying encounter occurred when the tiger emerged from the nearby hills in the village of Muslimabad, located in the Upper 's Khanpur tehsil and attacked on the duo riding on a motorcycle.
The incident took place on a quiet road in the hilly region, notorious for frequent sightings of tigers.
The local community has long been on edge due to the recurring presence of these predators, which have previously attacked both humans and livestock, leading to multiple casualties and injuries.
The father and son were riding through the remote village when the tiger suddenly charged at them.
The animal's ferocity left both severely injured before a passing vehicle, drawn by the commotion, arrived just in time to save their lives.
The headlights of the vehicle and the loud noises made by the people inside forced the tiger to abandon its attack and retreat into the wilderness.
In critical condition, the injured man and son were rushed to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Khanpur for medical attention.