A video of a lion dragging a woman out of the gypsy as she tried to take a selfie has gone viral. The clip, which has gained millions of views, terrified netizens and sparked debates about the dangers of jungle safaris. But before jumping to conclusions, many viewers pointed out that the video looked fake. So, is this lion attack video real or just AI-generated? Let’s find out.
Viral Lion Attack Video That Shocked The Internet: Real Or Fake?
A leopard attacking a man, another petting a tiger, and now a video showing a woman being attacked by a lion has gone viral. The clip, posted by an X user @photo5065, shows a woman extending her hand out of a safari vehicle to take a selfie on her phone. Suddenly, a lion runs toward her, grabs her arm between its jaws, and drags her out of the moving vehicle.
The lion in the video appears to continue attacking as others scream and shout for help. The clip, which has gained over 14 million views, instantly went viral online. Many users were naturally terrified and questioned the safety of jungle safaris. But the truth is, the video is fake and AI-generated.
AI Tools Confirm It’s Fake
Many users were quick to call out the video as fake. One commented, “Two minutes of silence for all the people in the comments who think this is real,” while another joked, “This one almost looks real. Y’all are getting really great at this.” Some users even tagged Grok, a tool that helps fact-check real-time social media content. According to Grok, the lion’s movements and facial expressions looked unnatural, confirming it was AI-generated.
It should also be noted that if such an attack had really occurred, it would have made headlines. No reports exist about any such incident. The woman’s identity, location, and other details remain a mystery, all signs that point to the fact that the video is indeed fake. Still, many users commented that AI has become so realistic that it’s getting harder to tell what’s real or what’s fake. And honestly, we couldn’t agree more.
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What do you think of this lion attack video? Were you able to tell it was fake at first glance?
Cover Image Courtesy: @photo5065/ X
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