FCO issues advice following tiger attack
British tourists have been urged to follow regulations in Nepal’s national parks following a tiger attack at the weekend.
A Dutch tourist and his local guide were attacked while hiking in Bardia National Park in southwestern Nepal.
The tourist, 33-year-old Gerard Van Laar from Dedemsvaart, survived by climbing a tree.
His guide was slightly injured as he ran away to draw the attention of the tiger.
On Thursday, the FCO updated its advice in light of the incident, telling visitors: "Always observe park regulations and follow your guide’s instructions."
A popular tourist spot, Bardia is a protected national forest and is home to about 70 tigers. Attacks are rare.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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