Viral Video: Lions Snuggling In The Middle Of A Road Cause 'Traffic Jam' During Tourists' Safari Ride
Traffic jams can be a real pain, and we are all probably familiar with the problem. However, for these safari tourists the experience was different - as their cars were stalled by actual lions who couldn't be bothered.
Traffic jams can be a real pain, and we are all probably familiar with the problem. However, for these safari tourists the experience was different - as their cars were stalled by actual lions who couldn't be bothered.
In a video going viral on social media, a group of tourists were left both bewildered and intrigued at the same time after three lions caused a 'traffic jam' during their safari ride in Tanzania.
Roadblock in Tanzania.. pic.twitter.com/SQwblplclP
¡ª Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden_) December 18, 2021
The clip shows two lions relaxing on the road as several jeeps lined up, unable to proceed forward as the road is blocked by the large cats who are comfortable in the moment. Another lion, in the meantime, walked up to the spot where the two other animals were lying down and joined them in their snuggling session, as tourists looked on.
Tourists stationed in their cars recorded the scenario while waiting patiently for the lions to clear the path.
Screengrab/Twitter
The video has garnered more than 1.2 million views and has racked up over 44,000 likes.
Many people took to comments section to react to the video.
You will be witnesses to our love. Now WITNESS.
¡ª Mike D (@mikedennymike) December 18, 2021
why can't humans respect privacy & boundaries
¡ª #INDIAhatesCAA_NRC/NPR (@stn_in) December 18, 2021
Had that happen to me while there as well. Pretty sure it was Tanzania. I think it was in the Ngorongoro crater. It was back in 2006 so it¡¯s been a while lol pic.twitter.com/7iB1pIZD0Q
¡ª Jeremy Walker (@Xradfl) December 18, 2021
Who¡¯s brave enough or silly enough to blow their horn ?
¡ª Brendan O¡¯Neill (@BonnScottNott70) December 18, 2021
That¡¯s a cuddle puddle if I ever saw one!
¡ª Flatpackedtaco (@flatpackedtaco) December 18, 2021
Cutest roadblock ever. ??
¡ª Anthony Matthews-Osmachenko he/him ???? (@ScruffyAnthony) December 18, 2021
The thing I love most about the large cats is that you see the exact same behaviors in smaller house cats. (Without the threat of death of course ?)
¡ª David Craig...GET VACCINATED!!! (@4thecenter) December 18, 2021
People in the cars - You tell them to move. No, you do it.
¡ª DG (@AdorablPenguin) December 18, 2021
Awwwww! Snuggle wuggle!
¡ª MarshmallowJingle?? (@QueenCaoCao) December 18, 2021
This is the content I subbed for!?????
There are sit-ins. Then there are lions.
¡ª REMY (@REMYJAMES1) December 18, 2021
Last month, a video went viral on social media showing a hilarious moment a massive African lion playing 'tug of war' with a tour guide.
The comical incident took place in Baobab Ridge Game Lodge, South Africa, on November 18, New York Post reported.
¡°It was like a big cat playing with a toy,¡± tour guide Jabulani Salinda, told Kennedy News and Media.
Salinda had reportedly been alerted by a colleague that lions were roaming in the area. However, when he tried to manoeuvre his vehicle to get a better look, it became stuck in the ground and had to be freed with a tow rope.
Unfortunately, their rescue attempt didn't go to plan as the male lion grabbed onto the tow rope before Salinda could pull it back in.
"Before I could pull the rope back in, it caught the eye of the lion,¡± described the wildlife guide. ¡°He wandered over and grabbed the end of it.¡±
At one stage, the stubborn lion even tries wrapping the rope around a tree to win the battle.
As the truck begins to move, the lion staggers slightly as it refuses to let go even though it is being pulled forward.
Salinda said the tug-of-war finally ended after a group of lionesses strolled past, prompting the lion to release his newfound chew toy and join them, New York Post reported.
For more interesting trending stories, click here.
