Lion walks near man clicking pictures in wild, watch what happens next

Wildlife photography is quite a fascinating job and hobby. While there are innumerable risks, the thrills of venturing into the wild and clicking photographs of wild animals while facing them are second to none. People with plans for a thrilling ride in a safari, wildlife sanctuary, or reserve area carry cameras along giving no space to miss the opportunities to capture some moments in and with the wild.

Well, how would a person react when he confronts a huge wild animal, to be specific, a lion? Of course, anyone would panic and yell out loud and try to run away from the spot. But, experience with wild animals can only save in such moments. 

Recently, a video surfaced on social media that shows a man sitting on the bonnet of a vehicle. The man is seen holding a camera and seated on a chair fixed to the vehicle. While the man is busy with his camera, he looks to one side. 

At the same moment, a lion approaches from the other side and gazes at the man. The big cat stands quite close to the vehicle and simply looks at the man while the latter is unaware of the approaching danger. 

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While the lion continues to gaze, the man suddenly turns towards the lion. The man seems to be in shock but remains still at his place. His fear is obvious from the visuals as he grips the arm of the iron chair tightly. As it seems, some other visitors in the wildlife reserve called out to the man to warn him about the approaching danger.

Though the full video of the incident is unavailable, the small clip has gone viral on social media leaving netizens in shock. The small clip shared on Twitter by CCTV IDIOTS has gone viral with netizens expressing their views on the incident.