A tragic incident in India’s Barmer district shocked the world in 2016, when a camel killed its owner, Urjaram, after being left tied up for hours in extreme desert heat without water or shade. Temperatures had soared above 109°F, and the camel, restrained with its legs bound, grew increasingly agitated.

While Urjaram entertained guests inside, “he had forgotten about his camel,” according to *Times of India*. Witnesses saw the animal pacing and growling. When Urjaram finally came to untie it, the camel attacked. “The animal lifted him by the neck and threw him on to the ground, chewed the body and severed the head,” a local recalled.

The enraged camel remained uncontrollable for six hours, requiring 25 villagers to restrain it using ropes and a truck. Locals claimed the animal may have suffered past mistreatment, hinting at long-standing tension.

Experts say even typically gentle animals like camels can turn deadly under stress. One warned, “They have enough strength to crush arms and legs… while kicking forwards and backwards.”

Similar fatal camel attacks have occurred globally, highlighting a critical truth: domesticated animals have limits. When mistreated, they may snap. This horrifying event is a sobering reminder to treat animals with respect and care.