“My Ancestors Would Make Me an Example”: Man Using a Stick Takes 3 Lions for a Walk, Stuns Mzansi

“My Ancestors Would Make Me an Example”: Man Using a Stick Takes 3 Lions for a Walk, Stuns Mzansi

  • A man shared a video of himself armed with a stick and taking three lions for a stroll
  • While it is not his first time walking with lions, the man previously shared that he used the stick for his protection
  • Stunned social media users filled the video's comment section with wonder, confusion and fear

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Man uses a stick to take three lions for a walk in South Africa.
A man casually took three lions for a walk. Images: @aroundtheworldwithtony
Source: TikTok

Showing no fear, a man captured himself taking a stroll with three lions.

Tony, who uses the handle @aroundtheworldwithtony on TikTok, uploaded a video of his walk with three of South Africa's big cats to his account. In the clip, Tony shows the cameraperson a thumbs-up as he holds a stick and walks behind three lions on a dirt road.

While Tony did not disclose in the video why he used a stick, in a previous video with lions, the avid traveller stated that he used the stick to protect himself against them.

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Watch the video of Tony walking with the lions in Mzansi below:

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Social media users show their apprehension

While walking with lions may seem fantastic on paper, online community members shared their fears after witnessing Tony's encounter with the animals.

Bewildered, @millylee77 wrote:

"If these are legit wild lions and not ones that they raised, how is this possible? I am so confused."

@tiisetsocynthiamo, who was also in the country, commented:

"I'm in South Africa and would never try this. My ancestors would make me an example."

@rebeccaarnoldy shared with netizens:

"They are easier to walk than my dog and better behaved."

@irmaburgos3 shared what they thought made the lions so calm:

"The secret is the stick! I'm sure."

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The woman, who goes by the TikTok handle @refiilwe.e, uploaded the clip on the video-sharing platform and shared that she went on a safari for her special day until she witnessed a terrifying encounter where a lion attacked a car.

Social media users were astonished by the lady's video and flooded the comments section with their thoughts.

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Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

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