A video is going viral on social media, in which a tiger is seen escaping the attack of a crocodile near a water well inside the forest. This video was shared by Saket Badola, Field Director, Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, on X (formerly Twitter). “Life changes in an instant in the jungle,” he wrote along with the video. Inside the forest, life moves at lightning speed. Here tomorrow is only a rumor, only now is present and real. Every mistake is punished, while every vigilance is rewarded. Here every moment is a struggle, a struggle to survive. Here, the future is secured only by the courage … pic.twitter.com/S8NZtTtMcb— Saket Badola (@Saket_Badola) December 15, 2025 Saket Badola said that the future in the jungle is secured only by the courage shown at that moment – it does not depend on one’s identity or past achievements. According to reports, the incident allegedly took place in the Dhikala zone of the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, but Badola clarified that the viral clip was a video forwarded on social media. This video, showing how a tiger and a crocodile come face to face, shows that life and survival in the jungle depends on luck and momentary decisions. In response to the viral video, one user wrote: “You explained it very well.” Another said: “It was truly an incredibly scary moment.” Another user commented: “Fantastic video and equally great caption.” Share this story Tags