TikTok Video of Lion Getting Up Close and Personal to Raid Family’s Camp Has Mzansi Nervous for Family

• One family was enjoying their camping trip in the wild, and they got a close look at one of the big five
• The people filmed a nailbiting video of the lion roaming around near them, and their reactions were a viral hit
• Online peeps were nervous as they watched the huge beast get very close to the relatives, and speaking to Briefly News, an expert said they all behaved correctly

TikTok users were nervous as they watched a video of a lion getting near people. The video of the lion was fascinating to watch.

Seeing wildlife coming across people is always interesting for many to see. This video got thousands of likes since they filmed the powerful animal.

Lion explores people's campsite in TikTok video

A video on TikTok by @johan.roux of a family on a safari trip went wrong. People were amazed as they watched the lion sniff around with the family watching.

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Viewers enjoy seeing wild animals run in with people, and many were nervous as they watched the video. Netizens were impressed by how the family stayed silent in the giant lion's presence as it looked calm.

Speaking to Briefly News, Robert Heel, a Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve wildlife expert, explained that the last thing you want to do is run. He said:

"The number one rule is never run. If you run, you are food."

According to Robert, if you are outside, move away slowly while still looking at the lion, but do not look it in the eye. He advised that you should try to return to the tent but otherwise stand your ground and do not run.

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M.V.T commented:

"The way no one is breathing in this video."

kc62021 commented:

"Amazing and terrifying at the same time! Just absorb the feeling of being that close to such a magnificent animal."

user2340655525561 commented:

"Fun and interesting ya, but the risk is just too high."

AT commented:

"Voetsek works like a charm in those situations."

Sandile commented:

"What happened to our culture I mean no Voetsek!! nyana."

Lily Wessels895 commented:

"Brilliant encounter but for me, another reason NOT to camp."

Hey it's me Julee commented:

"I just fainted for the whole country."

Men trying to load lion onto truck scatter as it wakes up without warning

Briefly News previously reported that these wildlife workers went viral on social media. They were working with a lion that regained consciousness too soon.

The video got thousands of likes, and people were amused. Many peeps cracked jokes at the workers' expense.

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Source: Briefly News