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A perfect example of... 'the calm before the storm'.
We all love going to the zoo or game reserve to enjoy nature and seeing wild animals; we know Keri Miller definitely does!
It didn't go as beautiful as he expected for this man taking the video.
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He is seen taking a video of the wild animal as it makes its way in his direction; he tries to pet it and speaks to it as you would a dog. and it did not end very well for him.
Have a look:
No don't pat the warthog 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/RK7cR9S7QY
— Adrian Slabbert (@adrian_slabbert) October 11, 2021
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Hopefully this is a lesson to the curious gentleman and future tourists who get a little too excited.
Wild animals are exactly that - animals.
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Tweeps also chipped in with laughs, emphasising that you should not 'play' with a wild animal like that.
This is why I am am unapologetic COWARD on safari.
— Wagatwe Wan-spooky 🇰🇪 🇧🇸 (@wagatwe) October 12, 2021
no wild animal injuries to date
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Stay clear - and safe - if you're heading to a game reserve these holidays! If you're looking for some adventure this holiday season, check out the places to see, stay at, or visit in KZN.
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Main Image Courtesy: @adrian_slabbert