Sumatran Tiger In Lampung Green Valley Dies Due To Brain Bleeding

The Sumatran tiger that died at the Lampung Green Valley Conservation Institute. Bandarlampung, Sunday (9/11/2025). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Bengkulu Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) reported that a male Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) with the ID 13 RL at the Lampung Green Valley Conservation Institute died on Friday (7/11) due to brain hemorrhage.

The head of the Bengkulu BKSDA, Himawan Sasongko, explained that the results of the post-death examination showed death due to a blunt object collision that caused fatal damage to the brain.

"Based on the results of the carcass surgery by drh. Sugeng Dwi Hastono on November 7, 2025 at 19.40 WIB, it was concluded that the cause of death of the tiger was bleeding in the brain due to a blunt object collision that caused the brain death," he said, Sunday (9/11).

The tiger was previously evacuated from Talang Kali Pasir, Pekon Sukabumi, Batu Brak District, West Lampung Regency, on October 29, 2025. When found, the animal had old wounds on the base of the upper left waist, circular bonds on the waist, and had no 4th and 5th fingers on the front right leg.

Himawan explained that the transfer of tigers from the Lampung Animal Rescue Center (PPS) to the Lampung Green Valley was carried out for the safety of the surrounding community and the safety of the animals themselves.

"The observation results show that several parts of the transport cage were damaged and potentially breached by the animal," he explained.

While at PPS, the tiger's physical condition was observed to be healthy, but the animal showed aggressive behavior. A fatal incident occurred during the transfer process to a treatment cage in the Green Valley.

"After entering the cage, the tiger suddenly hit the head against the wall and the cage door three times. In the third collision, the tiger fell, seizures, and stopped responding. The veterinarian immediately checked and stated that the tiger had died," explained Himawan.

For the follow-up, the tiger cadver is now being secured at PPS Lampung and will be temporarily deposited in the Lampung Green Valley.

"We ensure that the entire handling process is carried out according to medical procedures and animal welfare standards. In the future, BKSDA will improve facilities at PPS and improve security for animals that have aggressive behavior," concluded Himawan.