Viral video claims '188-year-old man' rescued near Bengaluru

A video purporting to show a “188-year-old man” rescued from a cave near Bengaluru has gone missing viralwhich garnered nearly 29 million views on social media. The footage, shared by someone called Concerned Citizen, shows an elderly man with a hunchback and a white beard being supported by two men as he walks with a cane. The accompanying post states: “This Indian was just found in a cave. He is said to be 188 years old. Crazy.”

However, the authenticity of the claim was quickly questioned. According to reports, this is actually the person in the video Siyaram BabaA 110-year-old Hindu saint from Madhya Pradesh. X (formerly Twitter) issued a disclaimer, clarifying that the age stated in the viral post may not be accurate.

Key points:

• Identity revealed: The elderly man is Siyaram Baba who lives there Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh and is well known in the region.
• Fact check answer: Data verification group D-Intent data called the viral video misleading and confirmed that the claims about the man's age and background were untrue.
• Beware of misinformation: The platform warned users that influencers are spreading fabricated narratives to gain attention on social media.

Given the misinformation, users are encouraged to verify their claims before sharing content online to prevent the spread of false information.

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