Sirga the Lioness’ Unusual 11-Year Friendship With TikTokker Has Warmed The Hearts of Some and Scared Others

• You might need to up your pet game after seeing this video because your Jack Russell will not compare to one TikTokkers best friend
• Val Gruener posted a story about his 11-year friendship with the queen of the jungle, a lioness named Sirga
• While Val's love for the lion is evident, some Netizens warned that she still can end the man in seconds

Forget fluffy or Snoopy. Your pet could never. Val Gruener has taken the term "man's best friend" to the next level as he shows off his bond with a lioness named Sirga. The strong bond has gotten mixed reactions online.

Val, who raised Sirga since she was a baby, has formed an amazing bond with the animal. One that has left a lot of questions in people's minds.

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Netizens were mesmerised by how Val had managed to maintain a friendship with a pet that could easily kill him with a flick of the paw. Some social media users were concerned for his safety.

Even Val admitted in his caption that people often ask how he can trust his life with Sirga. His answer:

"She trusted me with hers."

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Netizens had a lot to say about Sirga the lioness

People did not hold back with their opinions over the unusual couple.

Briefly News put together the most interesting comments:

@yahomieghostie warned against the friendship:

"There is always a chance that an animal can snap, but I feel like that can go for anything, from lion down to a house cat, just gotta take the risk."

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@dolinka_1602 claimed the pet as all of ours:

"Okay guys we ride at dawn for our girl Sirga."

@congo_toes said the benefits were mutual:

"At first you protect them, then they protect you."

@mariaelenafurla68 thought the sight was beautiful:

"Simply marvellous. It is a dream to meet and love them!"

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Val is not the only one with a love for big cats. Briefly News reported on a South African TikTokker who posted a video of herself walking with lions while wearing traditional attire.

The majestic sight gave many of us a taste of our routes. Many netizens claimed this was a different type of flex.

Luckily these lions are trained not to harm people as long as guidelines are followed. I am sure this is something we would all want to try at least once.

Source: Briefly News