A video showing a leopard quietly approaching a person sleeping on a sidewalk at night and then walking away after sniffing him is going viral with the claim that it captures a real incident from India. However, this claim is false the video is AI-generated, not real.
A user @momentoviral shared the clip with the caption in Spanish:
“Un leopardo se acercó a un habitante de calle en India… solo lo olió y se fue. Pudo ser una tragedia.”
(Translation: A leopard approached a homeless man in India… just sniffed and left. It could have been a tragedy.)
Another user @aas_sthaa posted this:
Truth Behind the Clip: Ai generated video
As this clip gained traction online, it caught our attention. The D-Intent Data Team immediately began an investigation. Using reverse image search and frame-by-frame analysis, we traced the video to a TikTok account named Powerup_ai, which is known for posting AI-generated videos. The creator had clearly labeled the video as artificial. The account features multiple similar clips created using AI tools. Just weeks earlier, a comparable AI-generated animal video was shared online.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) June 30, 2025
ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: A digitally created video showing a leopard approaching a person resting on a sidewalk in front of closed shops at night and then walking away after merely sniffing has been shared with the false claim that it captures a real incident in India. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/GZ4B5L6dwi
INTENT:
Influencers are circulating AI-generated videos with misleading claims to set false narratives and attract engagement, often targeting India.
Conclusion:
Claim: A real leopard approached a homeless man in India and walked away.
Fact: The video is AI-generated, originally posted by Powerup_ai on TikTok, and has no connection to any real event in India.
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