KUALA LUMPUR: A tapir's unexpected appearance on the streets of Terengganu has sparked a wave of concern among social media users, raising questions about its safety and well-being.
In a 26-second video posted by @hafizfauzi_12, the lone tapir was seen wandering along the dimly lit streets before darting across the road, leaving bystanders startled.
Driven by curiosity, the motorcyclist then made a U-turn and tailed the tapir, showing it galloping away into the middle of another street.
In the caption, Hafiz cheekily likened the tapir's presence to that of a panda, referencing the similar color scheme of both animals.
With nearly 700,000 views and 50,000 likes, the video stirred emotions among viewers, with many expressing sympathy for the lost tapir.
@hafizfauzi_12 Terjumpa panda dekat dungun#dungun #dungunterengganu #fyp ♬ original sound - Hafiz.ent
@Shd44 inquired if it was lost, to which Hafiz replied that the forest in Dungun is allegedly on fire.
@alynj commented: "Pity the tapir, confused and lost as to where it could go."
Xairi55 said: "Hopefully this tapir is rescued as it is on the brink of extinction."
