A video circulating online has captured global attention, claiming to show a “188-year-old man” being rescued from a cave near Bengaluru, India. The footage, which has amassed over 34 million views on X (formerly Twitter), has ignited intense discussions and speculation about the extraordinary age of the individual featured in the clip.
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The 24-second video, shared by the user handle ‘Concerned Citizen,’ portrays two men assisting an elderly figure, characterized by his hunched posture, white beard, and reliance on a walking stick for support. The accompanying post declared, “This Indian man has just been found in a cave. It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane.”
However, as the video gained traction, the claim regarding the man’s remarkable age was met with skepticism and scrutiny from both fact-checkers and social media platforms. Investigations quickly revealed that the man in the video is not 188 years old; he is actually a Hindu saint named Siyaram Baba from Madhya Pradesh.
🇮🇳 This Indian Man has just been found in a cave.
It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane. pic.twitter.com/a7DgyFWeY6
— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) October 3, 2024
Clarifications from X and Fact-Checkers
In response to the viral post, X issued a disclaimer directly under the original video, stating: “Misinformation! The elderly man is a Hindu saint named ‘Siyaram Baba’ who lives in Madhya Pradesh, India. According to reports, he is about 110 years old.”
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ANALYSIS: MisleadingFACT: A video of some people helping an elderly individual has been shared, claiming that a 188-year-old Indian Man has just been found in a cave. The fact is that these claims are not true. The elderly man is a Saint named ‘Siyaram Baba’, (1/2) pic.twitter.com/HNak3vUrIM
— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) October 3, 2024
Further analysis by the data verification group D-Intent Data confirmed the findings, labeling the video’s claims as misleading. The group stated on X, “ANALYSIS: Misleading. FACT: A video of some people helping an elderly individual has been shared, claiming that a 188-year-old Indian man has just been found in a cave. The fact is that these claims are not true. The elderly man is a saint named ‘Siyaram Baba,’ who lives in Madhya Pradesh, India.”
Despite the misleading claims surrounding the video, it serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying information before sharing it online. In an age where misinformation can spread rapidly, it is crucial to rely on fact-checking organizations and credible sources to discern the truth.