Pilibhit (UP): People in Athkona village in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district were stunned on Tuesday when they spotted an adult tigress perched on a wall, peacefully enjoying the winter sunshine.

According to media reports, the tigress ventured out of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Forest and entered the village, located 20 km away, around 2 am. It made its way to the Gurudwara compound wall and perched on it.

The forest officials reached the village at 5 am after being informed about the incident.

They covered the area around the wall with nets and initiated efforts to capture the big cat.

As the news of the tigress spread, people from the nearby areas began to gather in the village to see the unusual visitor to the village.  Videos taken by onlookers show people standing just a few metres away from the big cat. People stood in clusters on roofs and other spots to look at the majestic animal.

The tiger, which was reportedly, two to three years old was injured, said reports.

Nearly 10 hours later, the tigress was successfully rescued by the forest department official.

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve's veterinarian Daksh Gangwar is examining her condition, reported TOI.