{"id":56192,"date":"2026-01-26T09:51:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/snow-leopard-attacks-ski-tourist-leaving-her-face-left-covered-in-blood-reports\/26\/01\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:51:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:51:48","slug":"snow-leopard-attacks-ski-tourist-leaving-her-face-left-covered-in-blood-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/snow-leopard-attacks-ski-tourist-leaving-her-face-left-covered-in-blood-reports\/26\/01\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Leopard Attacks Ski Tourist, Leaving Her Face Left Covered in Blood: Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A tourist in China was reportedly attacked by a snow leopard<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The incident took place the Talat village area of Koktokay Township<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to authorities, the tourist sustained facial injuries and was transported to a local hospital<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A snow leopard has reportedly attacked a ski tourist in China.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Friday, Jan. 23, a ski tourist was returning to her hotel in Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture, Northwest China&#8217;s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region when the animal pounced on her, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaltimes.cn\/page\/202601\/1354079.shtml\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Global Times;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Global Times<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uniteddaily.my\/en\/be5dafae-4b96-4f9c-b268-eae458321fc9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:United Daily News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>United Daily News<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/world\/skiing-tourist-injured-in-rare-snow-leopard-attack-while-returning-to-hotel-in-chinas-xinjiang\/cid\/2144232\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Telegraph India;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Telegraph India<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The attack took place in the Talat village area of Koktokay Township at around 7 p.m. local time, <em>Global Times<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to footage obtained by <em>United Daily News<\/em>, the snow leopard appeared to pounce and bite the victim. People were then seen escorting her across the snow as she covered her face.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Hu Huhu\/Xinhua via Getty<\/p>\n<p> The scenery of the Altay Mountains at Koktokay scenic area in Fuyun County, northwest China&#8217;s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.dotdashmeredith.com\/people-news-inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PEOPLE has contacted UNESCO and the Ministry of Public Security of the People&#8217;s Republic of China (MPS) for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Police officials confirmed to <em>United Daily News<\/em> that the tourist sustained facial injuries and was transported to hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She is now reported to be in stable condition, according to <em>Global Times<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sadat\/Xinhua via Getty Scenery of Koktokay scenic area in Fuyun County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7u4lxmFscC4Z26F_LXnffA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/652f511152876039e02cdee262922dfc\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Sadat\/Xinhua via Getty<\/p>\n<p> Scenery of Koktokay scenic area in Fuyun County, northwest China&#8217;s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Staff in the area believe the snow leopard had been struggling to find food due to the recent cold weather and therefore went to look for food in the residential areas, <em>United Daily News<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the outlet, a witness claimed a group of people saw the snow leopard crouching from a distance. However, after calling the animal protection department, the animal suddenly lunged at a tourist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A second person added that the snow leopard released the woman after multiple people gathered around the animal, per <em>United Daily News<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Following the attack, safety patrols from the public security bureau and other agencies have increased in the areas, <em>Global Times <\/em>reported, citing a statement from local authorities<em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Officials have asked tourists to follow safety instructions and keep a distance from wild animals. They also advise people to quickly report any sightings to authorities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/snow-leopard-attacks-ski-tourist-face-covered-blood-11892284\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/snow-leopard-attacks-ski-tourist-142651756.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW A tourist in China was reportedly attacked by a snow leopard The incident took place the Talat village area<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/snow-leopard-attacks-ski-tourist-leaving-her-face-left-covered-in-blood-reports\/26\/01\/2026\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":56193,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kXydSpV.T77rjSs6jRcsVw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/8dfd2213fcf8f17050e6a42d4800c3e9","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56192"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56192"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56192\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}