Two friends on safari were left stunned after a lioness suddenly climbed into their truck.
JC Oosthuizen and Keagen Ross were touring a game reserve when the big cat approached them.
They immediately started filming the encounter with excitement and apprehension.
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The lioness looked at the pair through their closed windows.
It then hopped on its hind legs and rested its paws on the back of the pickup truck.
It eyed the cameraperson before deciding to jump into the back of the truck.
The fearsome animal continued to sniff the windows, apparently looking for a way to get inside.
The encounter was filmed during a self-drive safari in South Africa, as reported on What’s The Jam.
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JC said that all the windows and doors were securely closed at the time to ensure the safety of him and Keagen.
He also said that the lioness stayed with them for around 10 minutes.
JC, a keen angler, posted the video on his TikTok page where it went viral with 118,000 views and hundreds of comments.
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One local joked: “Knowing myself, I would have driven straight to my in-laws just to say hi.”
Another added: “I would lose my life so fast because I would want to pet her!”
Rob said: “Doesn’t matter the size, cat see box, cat climb in box.”
Hamza asked: “Weren’t you scared? I mean, I would be both scared and excited.”
Zerina said: “She chose you, take her home.”
Today, there are around 3,500 free-roaming lions in South Africa.
A further 2,800 are found in conservation areas where no game hunting is allowed.
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