On the early morning of July 30, 2024, a deluge of rain triggered devastating landslides in multiple villages of the Wayanad district in Kerala, resulting in a widespread catastrophe. As of the latest reports, the disaster has resulted in at least 373 confirmed fatalities, with over 273 individuals sustaining injuries and 180 others still unaccounted for. Amidst the distressing aftermath, a distressing video of trapped dog has been circulating on social media with only its head above the soil, purportedly linked to the recent Wayanad landslide.
However, thorough fact-checking has revealed that this video is actually from October 2021, showcasing a similar incident in Palakkad. Thankfully, the dog featured in the video was successfully rescued during that previous event. It’s important to note that there is no factual connection between this heart-wrenching video and the recent landslide in Wayanad.
The Old video of trapped dog disseminated
Several users have shared the old video of a dog trapped under soil claimed to be from the recent Wayanad landslide and flooding.
Sharing the video, Associate Editor India TV Rajeev Chopra (@Raajeev_Chopra) wrote. “Big salute to rescue team…A dog and her two puppies rescued from Landslide…”
Another user Shreela Roy (@sredits) “Amidst all the terrible news from #Wayanad here’s one that’s simply so heartening. A mum dog and two of her puppies were rescued from the deadly landslide. My heart goes out to all the lost & injured souls affected from the #WayanadFloods”.
Several other users have also disseminated the disturbing video and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here @thangam369, @JitendraMeenaI.
The truth about the viral video of trapped dog, Fact Check
As soon as the disturbing video came to our notice, we conducted research and found that the viral video was not the recent Wayanad landslide and flooding but an old video from Palakkad, Kerala.
In order to verify the authenticity of the content that has been making rounds on social media. We conducted a thorough reverse image search of specific key frames from the viral video on Google. This search led us to media reports that featured the same visuals as the viral video. According to these media reports, the viral video was filmed in Palakkad, Kerala. Where a dog was successfully rescued following a landslide that occurred in October 2021.
Therefore, it is apparent from the findings of D-Intent Data’s Fact Check that the viral video, depicting the rescue of a trapped dog, is not related to the recent Wayanad landslide as asserted by users.
Intent
Social media users, influencers including media personalities are circulating old videos from different locations with misleading claims to create panic among people over the recent Wayanad landslide.
Conclusion
Claim- Viral video shows a dog being rescued during the deadly landslide in Wayanad, 2024.
Fact- The video is from Palakkad where the dog was rescued successfully after a landslide in October 2021.
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