“Just Like That, the Meat Was Gone”: Woman’s Braai Moment Ruined As Eagle Steals Her Food

• A woman enjoying ribs at a public braai had her meal dramatically stolen by a bird of prey
• The lightning-fast theft happened so quickly that viewers had to slow down the video to confirm it was actually an eagle, not a hawk
• South Africans found the incident hilarious, joking about the bird's perfect timing

A woman's perfect braai moment turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter when a feathered thief decided to join the meal uninvited. The viral video captured the exact moment when outdoor dining took an unexpected turn, and was shared on 7 September 2025 with the caption:

"Just like that, the meat was gone 🤣"

Content creator @kontentkreativz posted footage showing a woman enjoying ribs at what appeared to be a public braai area with friends or family. The video showed her happily chewing on a delicious piece of rib meat when suddenly it vanished from her hands in a split second, leaving her completely stunned by what had just happened.

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The video included text stating "POV: Even the hawk couldn't resist these ribs," though viewers later discovered through slowed-down footage that the culprit was actually an eagle rather than a hawk. The bird's precision was remarkable as it swooped down at incredible speed, grabbed the meat without causing any injury to the woman, and flew away with its stolen prize.

Mzansi reacts to braai robbery

South Africans flooded the comments with their hilarious takes on the incident:

@Phumela_Hope_Mzimane joked:

"It was like 'I was watching those juicy ribs like a hawk so I took them'😭😂"

@Ashley_Ngorima laughed:

"At least they didn't grab the mouth as well😂"

@Zola_Emm observed:

"Lucky it didn't grab one of her fingers."

@Sono_TP_Otis praised:

"It's the accuracy for me. Didn't hurt the lady (physically)."

@Moarabi_Morris_Motlhono teased:

"If you only didn't close your eyes, you were gonna see it coming 🤣🤣🤣 buh I don't blame you, they look very delicious. I was gonna close my eyes too."

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@Indingo_Trzan wondered:

"We can't say that was staged 😱😱😂"

@Phatlane_Atlegang_Taetso summed up:

"True definition of gone in 60 seconds 😭"

Understanding eagle hunting speed and precision

According to the Alaska Fish and Game Department, bald eagles are strong birds of prey with wingspans of up to 2.3 metres and weighing around 3.5 to 6.5 kilograms. They can usually lift about 1.5 to 2 kilograms, but their lifting power increases when they swoop down at high speed. The faster they dive, the easier it is to grab and carry things, which explains how the eagle in the video managed to steal the rib so easily.

While eagles mostly hunt fish, they’re opportunistic eaters and will take whatever food they can get. In this case, a juicy piece of braai rib was just too tempting for the clever bird to resist.

View the Facebook reel here.

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Source: Briefly News