Amazing footage captured the moment an enormous tiger rested peacefully on a wall in a remote village in India.

The large animal sat on a brick wall in Athkona village, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and drew the attention of a huge crowd of locals.

It was thought to have escaped from the Tiger Reserve Forest in Pilibhit district, and reportedly wandered into someone’s home on Monday night. 

The tigress, which was reportedly injured, stood on a wall of a farmhouse seeking refuge, before lying down with its legs clinging to the sides.

Its presence reportedly caused panic in the village, and locals from nearby areas gathered to witness the unusual event, with some filming it on their phones.

Footage captured the moment a tigress rested peacefully on a wall after escaping from a local reserve 

The huge animal was seen standing on the brick wall before lying down

CROUCHING TIGER: Apparently seeking rest and refuge, the tigress clasped the brick wall by the sides as it closed its eyes

Thousands reportedly watched the incident in the village of Athkona in Uttar Pradesh state

But despite the crowds, the animal seemed to remain calm and was unfazed by the attention

But despite the crowds, the animal remained calm and seemed unfazed by the attention.

The tigress is believed to be around two years old, the  the Indian Express reported.

Its home, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, houses 127 animals, which include hog deers, leopards and blue bulls, as well as 326 bird species. 

Forest department officials arrived at the scene on Tuesday and cordoned the area with a net.

The tiger was then tranquilised and safely captured by a team of forest officials after about ten hours on the loose, before being sent for a medical examination.