Close Encounter in Junagadh, Gujarat: Video of a Man Encountering a Lion Leaves Internet in Awe, Revealing Surprising Outcome
In the heart of Gujarat's Junagadh district, a video capturing an unexpected encounter between a man and a lion has been causing a stir online. The video, shared by Indian forest officer Susanta Nanda on Twitter, can be watched here.
The incident occurred outside the Aadhar Cement Factory in Patapur village, a region known for its lion-inhabited forest zones. The video, captured around 10 PM, shows both the man and the lion startling each other and running in opposite directions in what was described as a "rare reverse chase".
Lion encounters near human habitats are fairly common in Gujarat’s forested areas. Factory owner Sagar Kotecha noted that lions walk by the area “like it’s their colony,” indicating regular lion presence and potential for encounters.
Gujarat, especially areas around Gir Forest National Park, is renowned for its Asiatic lion population. Human-wildlife interactions happen with varying frequency as lions and other wildlife sometimes move near human habitations or industrial sites located adjacent to forested regions.
The video continues to spark discussion and comments online, with viewers expressing shock and amusement. Some users advise keeping a guard and vigil around any unusual behavior of dogs, especially in wilderness areas. One user suggests that the man may not have been cautious despite dogs giving warning signs.
In the video, the man can be seen exiting the factory, followed by the approaching lion. The encounter took place on August 10, 2025, in Patapur village, Gujarat's Junagadh district.
A third user finds the video fantastic, describing it as a "reverse chase" of man and tiger. A fourth user comments that humans are giving lions more reasons to be afraid. Another user notes that the sudden encounter with a human evoked a "flight response" in the lion.
The video is captioned as showing a "rare reverse chase" and has sparked widespread amusement online. As the coexistence between humans and wildlife continues to evolve in Gujarat’s forested regions, such incidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and the need for caution.
- The video of the unexpected encounter between a man and a lion in Patapur village, which was shared on Twitter by Indian forest officer Susanta Nanda, has been trending on social media as a source of entertainment.
- As the video of the man's close encounter with a lion in Gujarat continues to garner attention on social media, some users are advising caution, suggesting that unusual behavior of dogs in wilderness areas could be warning signs for potential wildlife encounters.
