07/06/2026
The most credible sighting of the supposedly extinct Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) you’ll ever hear about. ⁉️
The 1982 Hans Naarding sighting is widely regarded as one of the most credible reported encounters with a thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) after the species was officially declared extinct. 💔 In March 1982, Hans Naarding, an experienced wildlife ranger, was sleeping in his vehicle in this location when he awoke around 2 a.m. and shone a spotlight into the surrounding bush. He reported observing an adult male thylacine from about 6–7 meters away for several minutes, noting its sandy coat, 12 dark stripes, and distinctive jaw-gaping behavior.
Because of Naarding’s expertise and confidence in his identification, authorities conducted an extensive year-long search of the area using cameras and tracking methods, but no conclusive evidence was said to have been found. 🐾