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Videos Featuring mythical creatures are fabrications

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A video circulating on social media claiming that “residents of Matale, Lakegala, have once again encountered a mythical creature” caught the attention of FactSeeker. According to the video, the sighting was allegedly first reported by a local named ‘Lateef Haneefa’.

by Anonymous |

November 20, 2024

The link to the video is as follows: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1619900855306829/?mibextid=6AJuK9&s=chYV2B&fs=e

The video features a mysterious black creature seemingly being attacked by a dog. A closer examination reveals that the creature’s face is never distinctly visible. It also appears that at times, the creature is shown with two legs and at other times with three legs.

While the video has been shared on social media in other countries, it was noted that there is no clear information about such a creature on any website when observed through Google Lens.

Moreover, the individuals in the background are noticeably blurred and indistinct, adding to the overall uncertainty of the footage. Therefore, it can be confirmed that this video is created using artificial intelligence (AI).

Accordingly, FactSeeker confirms that the alleged video depicting a mythical creature in the Lakagala area is fake.

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