In a dangerous incident reported in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar, a man can be seen going dangerously close to a lion who is enjoying his prey. The video shows the man going near the lion to record a video. Disturbed
by his act, the lion growls at him and threatens him. As per the report, the incident took place in the Sim area between Bambhor and Talli villages in the Talaja region.
Officials from the forest department have arrested the man for his reckless move after the video went viral.
Netizens reacted to the video and called him “foolish” for his careless move. The video shows the man walking towards the lion and, disturbed by the act, the lion rose and growled loudly and started walking towards the man.
Surprisingly, even after this, the man continues to record the video.
A user shared the video on X and wrote, “The lion was happily eating its prey when this young man reached near the lion to take photos. At which the lion showed some displeasure. The video is from Bhavnagar, Gujarat.” Watch the viral video.
The lion was happily eating its prey when this young man reached near the lion to take photos. At which the lion showed some displeasure. The video is from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/YMISw1hMNo
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As per a report by India Today, the man, identified as Gautam, is arrested under various sections of the Forest Act.
“He’s lucky that he didn’t turn his back, the story would have ended differently,” one user commented on the viral video.
“The lion would have easily finished him but it showed kindness,” commented another.
“He must be fined and stopped from going to such places,” wrote a third user.
