A disturbing video has been circulating on social media since last week, showing what appears to be a gorilla attacking a British female tourist while in a forest in Africa.
The footage has attracted the attention of thousands of social media users, with many people expressing concern over the safety of tourists who visit the country to see wildlife and enjoy their time in nature. Watch Video
Following the widespread circulation of the video, authorities have now responded to the footage and said that investigations are underway to establish whether the incident shown is genuine or was created using artificial intelligence.
According to a statement shared by the authority on X, officials said they are carefully examining the footage before making any conclusions or taking further action.
The response comes after the video spread widely online, attracting reactions from people from different parts of the world. Some social media users called on the authorities to take the matter seriously and ensure that tourists are adequately protected while visiting wildlife areas.
The authorities also assured tourists that their safety and well-being remain important. They said measures would continue to be strengthened to enhance security for visitors who travel to the country to experience its wildlife and spend time in nature.
However, until the investigation is completed, it remains unclear whether the incident shown in the viral footage actually happened or whether the video was digitally generated.