A French female tourist was stripped of her pants, shoes and socks while she took photographs of an wild orangutan in Malaysia's Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, located on Borneo.

The orangutan involved in the incident is named Delima, and roams freely through the wildlife preserve.

Wilfred Landong, chief park warden of Sarawak state, said Delima initially grabbed the backpack of the tourist.

The orangutang apparently was seeking food in her bag, but when she did not find any, she turned back to the visitor and pried off her footwear. When she could not fully remove the woman's torn pants, the Orangutang bit the bewildered tourist.

The woman sustained scratches and bruiseson her thighs and knees,she was given medical treatment immediately by park rangers.

Landong insisted it was an accident, not an attack. He however cautioned visitors to the park not to get too near the orangutans.

Borneo is a popular tourist destination, known for its wildlife and tribal traditions. Its other natural attractions include Sarawak's rainforests and beaches scattered along the nation's coastline.