A video claiming to show an “188-year-old man” rescued from a cave near Bengaluru has gone viral, amassing nearly 29 million views on social media. The footage, shared by a handle named ‘Concerned Citizen,’ features an elderly man with a hunchback and white beard, assisted by two men as he walks with a cane. The accompanying post states, “This Indian man has just been found in a cave. It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane.”
However, the authenticity of the claim was quickly challenged. Reports indicate that the individual in the video is actually Siyaram Baba, a 110-year-old Hindu saint from Madhya Pradesh. X (formerly Twitter) issued a disclaimer, clarifying that the age mentioned in the viral post may not be accurate.
Key Points:
- Identity Revealed: The elderly man is Siyaram Baba, who resides in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh and is well-known in the region.
- Fact-Check Response: Data verification group D-Intent Data labeled the viral video as misleading, confirming that the claims regarding the man’s age and origin are untrue.
- Caution Against Misinformation: The platform cautioned users about influencers spreading fabricated narratives to gain attention on social media.
In light of the misinformation, users are urged to verify claims before sharing content online to prevent the spread of false information.
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