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What Happened When A Man On A Safari Tried To Pet A Lion?

Author Cort Freeman and Dave & Chuck the Freak
What Happened When A Man On A Safari Tried To Pet A Lion? (Photo by Markus Gilliar-Pool/Getty Images)

A man on a safari tried to pet a lion and it has started some serious outrage online. The video has since gone viral worldwide.

Thankfully, disaster was avoided in the incident. However, probably not by much! Seriously, what was he thinking?

What Happened When A Man On A Safari Tried To Pet A Lion?

Safaris can be one of the most beautiful and extraordinary experiences on earth. It’s not every day that you can get up close to African wild life. Sure, you can see it at your local zoo, but out in the wild it’s different. You never know what you might see. People are often treated to unexpected shows on safaris. However, it doesn’t always go as planned. We’ve talked about several safaris that ended in disaster on Dave & Chuck The Freak. There was the elephant that killed a woman and a family was given a real scare when their toddler was picked up by a giraffe!

So, why you would choose to mess with the king of the jungle is beyond me. Lions are massive and ferocious! Surprising one is not recommended and can end up as horribly as you can imagine. Do not do it. Thankfully, this guy was unharmed after he tried to pet a lion. The animal was startled and surprised, but he was able to react and move his hand away fast enough to avoid having it ripped off (or worse).

Commenters were quick to point out the horrible idea and how it could have ended much differently saying, “It’s so risky” and “Lions are dangerous creatures.” What good can come out of it? You can now say you pet a lion? I don’t think it’s quite worth the risk.

Check out the viral video shared by @rohit_x_214 on Instagram below. It was a close call! It could have ended up going very badly not only for him but for everyone else in the car, too! It looks like the guy next to him wasn’t very happy about his decision making in the video. I think that would likely be the last time I go anywhere with that guy. He’s not invited on the next trip.

See how close that was? I think they’re lucky that the lion appears to be comfortable where its lying otherwise he might not have been so chill about the attempted pet. You can see more wild animals caught on camera that we talked about on Dave & Chuck The Freak below.

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

7 Of The Wildest Animals Caught On Tape Stories From Dave & Chuck The Freak

We talk about all sorts of wild topics on Dave & Chuck “The Freak.” There are wild crimes, wild people, and wild animals. Now, we’re going to focus on the wild animals and headlines they’ve made. Here are 7 of the wildest animals caught on tape stories heard on Dave & Chuck “The Freak!”

Animals are marvelous to watch. Sometimes it’s for their beauty, often it’s for their mystery, and then there are times that animals are absolutely wilding out. These are those types of stories! Let’s dive in!

7 Wildest Animals Caught On Tape Stories From Dave & Chuck The Freak

First, it’s not always the predators that are behaving in ways that end up in the news. It can be the smallest and most innocent of animals…or, sure, it could be a violent predator. Sometimes, the animals are behaving a specific way completely unprovoked, other times they’re responding to something a person has done. If you mess around with wild animals, there’s a good chance you’re going to find out why that’s a terrible idea.

Typically, these kinds of endings can be avoided. A good way to not end up the star of a news story alongside a wild animal? Keep a safe distance. You’ll notice in most of these stories and videos, the problems could have been avoided if people just used a little bit of common sense. Don’t antagonize wild animals and be careful if you’re close to the animal. Especially if it’s significantly bigger than you!

Below, we’ve put together 7 of the wildest animal stories shared on Dave & Chuck “The Freak.” However, you can find many more at DaveAndChuckTheFreak.com or by listening to the podcast! In these stories, we’ll come across a wide variety of animals. Some of them can only be found far, far away. Most can be found somewhere in North America. While others could be right in our backyard. Or, already in the house! There’s even an animal that’s a repeat offender, and you’d never guess which animal it is! Find out below!

  • Guests Witness 'Wild' Sex Act At Disney's Animal Kingdom

    You never know what you might see when you’re at the most Magical Place On Earth. It could be a breathtaking display of fireworks, or something more unexpected. These guests witnessed a ‘wild’ sex act at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

    I suppose you could say it’s merely “The Circle Of Life.” However, these guests definitely got more than they bargained for. They left with a story they’ll be able to share forever.

  • Moose Is Loose: Moose Chases Skiers Down Mountain

    Skiers and snowboarders in Wyoming got a big surprise from Mother Nature! Watch as a large moose chases skiers down a mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming!

    It would be incredibly frightening! You’re on a mountain and there’s really only one way to go: down. Check out this viral video below!

  • Herd Of Cows Chase DoorDash Driver

    One could say these cows had some serious beef. Watch as a herd of cows chase a DoorDash driver in Wisconsin.

    Now, this might be common in Wisconsin. I know they love their cows and cheese there. However, anywhere else this is incredibly rare!

  • Have You Ever Heard Of A Mosquito Tornado?

    Insects are annoying. We all know that. However, what we don’t all know about is a thing called a Mosquito Tornado. It’s probably something we should know about. Sure, insects can be annoying. However, this sounds extreme!

    I shutter even thinking about the name Mosquito Tornado. So, what is it? Check out the story in the Tweet above!

  • Woman Drove Around With A Hidden Rattlesnake In Her Car For Two Weeks

    You never know what might be in your car. Maybe there’s something you lost of misplaced months ago. There could also be a bee trapped inside, or something inconvenient and scary. However, a bee being stuck in the car doesn’t compare to this. A woman reportedly drove around with a hidden rattlesnake in her car for two weeks! See more on the story, along with a video, above!

  • Moose Charges At Men Who Ignored Pleas To Leave Animal Alone

    Well, some people just don’t listen. Eventually, they’ll learn their lesson. It looks like these two men certainly will be learning theirs. Watch this video where a moose charges at men who ignored repeated pleas to leave the wild animal alone. Watch these guys get what they had coming in the link above!

  • A Tourist Fights With A Feisty Kangaroo At An Australian Wildlife Park

    Ugh. Americans already have a bad reputation around the world, and this isn’t going to help! An American Tourist got into a fight in Australia…with a kangaroo. Granted, the kangaroo seemed to initiate things. However, I’m sure America will still take the blame on this one. Check out the fight in the link above!

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