In 2016, a tragic incident occurred in the Barmer district of India, where a camel reportedly killed its owner, Urjaram, after being left tied for hours in extreme heat without water or shade. The camel attacked the man violently, ultimately severing his head in a shocking and gruesome event that left the local community in disbelief. Barmer is a desert region known for its harsh climate, and on that day, temperatures had soared past 109 degrees Fahrenheit, making it unbearable for both humans and animals.

The camel had been tethered outside in the scorching sun for several hours, visibly distressed and agitated. Witnesses reported seeing the animal pacing and growling, warning signs of its growing frustration and pain. Urjaram, the owner, was inside his home entertaining guests when he suddenly remembered the camel was still tied outside. When he approached to untie the animal, the camel unexpectedly erupted in a violent rage. Eyewitnesses described how the camel grabbed Urjaram by the neck, threw him to the ground, and attacked him repeatedly with bites.

The attack was so severe that the camel severed the man’s head right in front of stunned villagers. The violence continued for hours, with the camel resisting all attempts to be restrained. It took 25 villagers nearly six hours, using ropes and a truck, to finally control the furious animal and remove it from the scene. Locals revealed that this was not the first time there had been tension between Urjaram and the camel. There had been a history of clashes, suggesting that the camel’s violent outburst was the result of ongoing mistreatment or stress.