“I Would’ve Screamed”: Woman’s Fearless Encounter in the Lion's Den Stuns South Africans

• A woman's calm interaction with lions in a den has gone viral, with many online users stunned by her composure around the wild animals
• The video shows the lady gently rubbing a lion's back and remaining calm when another lion approaches and attempts to bite her
• The stunner's bravery and confidence have earned her praise from many, although some have warned about the unpredictability of wild animals, even in captivity

A video showing a woman inside a lion’s den has gone viral, leaving many online users stunned by her composure around the wild animals.

The clip, which is circulating on social media, captures the young lady, who is based in Dallas and goes by the TikTok handle @lifewithbmar, calmly sitting next to a large lion while gently rubbing its back.

American woman in a lions' den

In the footage she posted on 15 July 2025, which has since gained over 3.8 million views in just two days, a lion appears relaxed and unfazed as it interacts with @lifewithbmar. However, moments later, a second lion enters the scene and approaches her from the side. In what seems like a playful but risky move, the lion attempts to bite her. The moment, although tense, does not turn aggressive.

Instead of reacting with fear or panic, the @lifewithbmar remained remarkably calm. She stood up slowly, turned around, and smiled, a reaction that shocked viewers across Mzansi and the globe. @lifewithbmar's lack of fear and steady energy seemed to pacify the animal, and the situation quickly de-escalated.

While taking to her TikTok, caption @lifewithbmar explained how she felt about the attack from the wild animal, saying:

"To this day I’ll never understand why my 1st reaction was to laugh and I was about to be a whole snack."

Social media users were left in disbelief by @lifewithbmar's bravery and confidence. While many admired her fearlessness, others warned that wild animals, even in captivity, were unpredictable.

Still, @lifewithbmar’s calm energy and ability to control the situation with just a smile have earned her praise from many. The video continues to circulate online, sparking discussions about human-animal connection, fear, and trust.

Watch the clip below:

Social media reacts to lion and woman's interaction

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:

Lesedi7 said:

"This is how calm Londie London was when Minnie was attacking her."

Miss Oma wrote:

"Don't joke with this prayer... May your mum witness your success while she is alive."

Josh Eugene replied:

"Nowadays, lions are not serious."

Aliah Sheffield expressed:

"Girl, why are you in the lion’s den?"

User stated:

"Ohhh! Daniel wouldn’t believe that nowadays people enter the den willingly."

Myasia shared:

"You're strong cause I would've screamed and been eaten."

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Source: Briefly News