Wild animals are best experienced from a safe distance, when humans get too up close and personal with untamed beasts, the consequences can be fatal. Luckily, everyone involved in these not so funny animal videos lived to tell the tale of their encounters with nature’s critters.
Mother Bravely Shields Son With Down Syndrome While Big Black Bear Devours Taco Picnic
A Mexican mother reacted with supernatural calm, when a picnic snatching bear leapt onto the table that she and her 15-year-old son were eating his birthday dinner at.
As the black bear gobbled up their feast of tacos and french fries, at Mexico City’s Chipinque Park, Silvia Macías sat statue still, shielding the face of her son, Santiago, who has Down Syndrome and is terrified of animals.
Big Black Bear Crashes Party, While Mother Bear Protects Son
“That’s why I covered his eyes, because I didn’t want him to see it and scream or run. I was afraid that if he got scared or screamed or scared the bear, that the bear would react,” she explained. “I just think I’m a mother who protected her cub.”
She said the black bear was so close that she could smell him as he noshed on their dinner, until her friend snatched an uneaten plate of enchiladas and tossed it away from the table. The hungry bear followed and the trio was able to retreat quietly and slowly away.
Smuggled Baby Otter Terrorizes Plane Passengers on International Flight
A baby otter and a giant albino rat caused chaos on a flight out of Thailand, when a woman saw the rodent while she was walking to the bathroom. When she told the cabin crew, they found the otter under one of the seats.
One of the flight attendants was able to trap the rat, who viciously bit the person’s hand as they carried it into the kitchen in the back of the plane. A Chinese passenger eventually admitted to smuggling the animals onto the plane after buying them at a market in Bangkok.
Baby Otter One of Many Animals Illegally Smuggled Onto Flight
When the flight landed in Taiwan, airport authorities searched every back on that had been on the plane and found even more live animals. Police found a bag that was stuffed with 28 star turtles, a snake, one marmot, two otters and two other unknown rodents.
The passenger who smuggled the animals onto the plane was detained by police and was not cooperative, even going as far as demanding a refund for the flight. She faces a fine of over $31,000 for violating laws in place for the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases.
Male Kangaroo’s Great Escape Stuns Florida Neighborhood
Residents of a Tampa, Florida apartment complex were greeted by a kangaroo bouncing nearby the communal swimming area on a not-so-typical Thursday morning.
Local police were alerted to the marsupial’s presence when a bewildered local dialed emergency services upon spotting the Australian ex-pat hopping around the complex.
🦘𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼? 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲?🦘
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) February 8, 2024
You read that right! Earlier this morning, our deputies responded to a call in Tampa for a loose kangaroo that had gotten trapped in an apartment complex's pool area (near Fowler Avenue and 56th St.). Thanks to #teamHCSO's… pic.twitter.com/9g5J2KBcet
The stunned caller told a 911 operator that she needed police assistance because, “There’s a kangaroo in my apartment complex.”
Law enforcement were dispatched and managed to corral the seven-year-old kangaroo, Hopper, into the gated perimeter of the pool.
Male Kangaroo Is Safely Returned To Owner After Adventure
The kangaroo’s escapade halted when it was safely enclosed and taken into custody by the Tampa cops, who cared for him until his owner, Dunia Ramirez, who lives a mile away from the complex, could be located.
Ramirez, arrived with state sanctioned documentation verifying that she owns not just one, but two kangaroos. She believes that Hopper escaped when a worker doing renovations on her property left a gate to Hopper’s enclosure open. Due to the kangaroo’s new found notoriety, she hopes to allow the local community to come visit him in his habitat.
Watusi Bull Causes Train Delays After Becoming The Most Unexpected Track Obstruction
An unexpected visitor—a bull on the loose—provoked up to 45 minutes of train delays for travelers heading towards New York City.
Jason Monticelli, one of the affected commuters from New Jersey, expressed his surprise to the local news, saying, “And I looked out the window and it was there, it was just kind of trotting down the track there.”
He speculated that the watusi bull’s appearance could be linked to the nearby stadium’s soccer team with a quip, “I thought maybe it was a Red Bulls PR stunt or something like that.”
Watusi Bull Safely Secured, No Injuries Reported – Less Than Funny Animal Videos
Following the initial report of the loose bull during the morning rush, authorities managed to safely apprehend the animal by noon after tranquillization efforts.
The outlet explained that the bull was rehomed to a local sanctuary, though where it initially escaped from remains unclear. ABC News confirmed that the bull did not in fact give anyone the horns, and neither animal nor human were harmed during the bull’s run.
Canadian Bear Steals Clubs on Golf Course
In an unusual incident, a thieving bear was caught red pawed taking a golf bag filled with clubs from a parked cart on a golf course. Despite golfers’ efforts to scare it away, the bear grasped the bag in its jaws and made its way to the forest, leaving behind a trail of dislodged golf clubs.
The event left the equipment owner shocked as he watched the bear disappear with his belongings into the treeline. Karim Lalani, who recorded the occurrence, said that aggressive behavior like this is uncommon among the typically indifferent bears in the area.
Golf Course Encounters with Canadian Bears – Funny Animal Videos
While encounters with bears are not rare at the mountain-adjacent green, the pilfering of prized clubs by a once-cub is not par for the course, according to ambassador Jeff Peterson.
In his five years at the Westwood Plateau, Peterson had not witnessed such a wild spectacle. The golf course continues its efforts to keep peaceful coexistence between humans and bears.
14 Foot Alligator Chases Girl Scouts
During an innocent camping quest near Huntsville State Park, a girl scout troop experienced a chilling brush with danger as a massive alligator, estimated to be 14 feet in length, glided alarmingly close while they swam at Lake Raven in Texas.
As the unsettling event unfolded, troop leader Nichole Glenn bravely positioned herself as a barrier between the unsuspecting girls and the approaching behemoth. Initially mistaking it for a floating log, she quickly realized the looming threat as it began moving towards them.
“I always say that I love them to death. I always say I would do anything for them. Now, I definitely know I would do anything for them,” Glenn told KPRC2.
Alligator Chases Girl Scouts at Camp – Dangerously Not Funny Animal Videos
Panic ensued among the troop members as the creature made its approach, evident from a captured cell phone video. Ava Miller, just 11 years old, shared her harrowing thought at that moment, “I was thinking, this is the day I die.”
Girl Scout Erin White, who was unaware of the predator’s proximity, launched into the water from a dock. It was only after the urgent screams to get out of the water that she realized the jeopardy she was in. “I was close enough to get hurt. And I didn’t even know it was there,” she detailed.
Eventually, without any scouts coming to harm, the group reached dry land safely. The alligator was warded away from the area by swimming nets, but lurked nearby for an additional hour. Park authorities cordoned off the swimming spot and requested that visitors vacate the premises for the remainder of the day.
Palomino Horse Escapes Cargo Hold On Plane
A flight bound for Belgium from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was forced to return after a horse broke free from its confinement on an Air Atlanta Icelandic 747 cargo plane.
The pilot communicated with air traffic control that they had “[a] live animal, [a] horse, on board the airplane. And the horse managed to escape the stall.” The pilot decided to return to New York for the horse’s safety.
Palomino Horse Escaped On Plane – Less Than Funny Animal Videos
Before returning to the airport the plane dumped around 20 tons of fuel near Boston’s coast, so it could land safely. The video shows the pilot’s request for a veterinarian to be present upon landing.
TIL about "Air Horse One," a cargo plane that just transports horses to races pic.twitter.com/6FGaXw8WNJ
— Sheel Mohnot (@pitdesi) January 7, 2022
The flight touched down and the horse was secured in the cargo hold. The plane resumed departure and successfully reached Liege Airport, as per ABC News, but the exact method of the horse’s escape remains undetermined.
Swainson’s Hawk Shatters Calm in Providence Café
An unusual disruption occurred when a hawk smashed through the glass of a Providence, Rhode Island café, startling patrons and staff. According to Charles Fishbein, owner of the Coffee Exchange, which has been operating for four decades, this was the only incident of a hawk entering the premises.
CHAOS IN THE COFFEEHOUSE: A woman found herself leg to face with hawk yesterday afternoon inside the Coffee Exchange in Providence. A witness took these photos, seconds after the bird broke through a window and latched onto the patron's leg. Watch @NBC10 at 6 for more details. pic.twitter.com/OAN0fLh0Tk
— Temi-Tope Adeleye (@TemiTopereports) November 16, 2023
The bird’s sudden entrance caused chaos amongst patrons. “[It] spilled coffee everywhere, glass everywhere. Its talon was on the woman’s legs, and the bird looked like it was somewhat disoriented,” Fishbein recounted to WJAR.
Despite minor bleeding, the situation was deftly handled, and no severe injuries were reported. Witnesses documented the occurrence, capturing the moment staff members attended to a customer who had the giant bird by her feet.
Community Unites to Reassure Distressed Swainson’s Hawk – Not Funny Animal Videos
Coffee Exchange employee Allison Dillon hoped that the bird would survive the impact. “I wasn’t picturing it to be such a large bird, so I was expecting it to like, have died, you know, and not been in a good situation, but fortunately the bird was in okay shape,” Dillon noted.
The stunned hawk was safely escorted outside, swaddled in a patron’s jacket after latching onto her. Later, the hawk took flight from a nearby tree, regaining its bearings.
Male Deer Busts Into Tennessee Eatery During Dinner Rush
Footage from a security camera captured a startling moment when a wild deer barged into a western Tennessee restaurant. The incident resulted in injuries to a 13-year-old girl named Ruby Hayes, who was dining there.
The entry of the animal led to a chaotic scene as it scrambled around the space, leaving the diners in shock and a shower of broken glass in its wake.
Ruby sustained a shoulder wound from the deer’s hoof and later received medical treatment that required 11 stitches. Alicia Owens, present at the scene, recounted the surreal experience to the Tennessean.
Male Deer Euthanized After Shock Diner Invasion – Not Funny Animal Videos
“It’s sliding on the glass, it can’t get its footing. It’s frantically trying to get up,” she remarked. “I couldn’t comprehend it was actually a deer. We’re in the middle of town, across the street from the University of Tennessee Martin. It’s like, ‘What in the world?’”
It is speculated that the deer was hit by a car and crashed into the restaurant because it was disoriented. A patron reportedly had to put the deer down outside the eatery due to the animal’s injuries.
Most Venomous Snake in Australia Ends Up In Toddler’s Drawer
Snake catcher Mark Pelley was called to a residence in Australia after a toddler’s mother encountered a sizable Eastern brown snake nestled among her child’s clothes. This snake species is known for being the second deadliest in the world.
@snakehunteraus 2nd most venomous snake in top underwear drawer #foryoupage #fyp #reptile #snake #viral #drawer
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“Mum went to get some clothes for her son and found a large five-foot brown snake instead,” stated Pelley. The snake seemingly hitched a ride with laundry that had been brought in from an outdoor clothes line, camouflaging itself among the garments.
Internet Horrified By Australian Brown Snake Surprise – Less Than Funny Animal Videos
The strange event ignited a mix of shock and fascination among social media users, prompting questions about the snake’s presence. “How could you put folded clothes with a 5 foot snake amongst them into drawers without ‘realizing’? I mean a 5ft brown would have some weight to it correct?” one person asked.
Pelley explained that despite their size, these snakes can be deceptively light and easy to miss. He cautioned that instances of inadvertently transporting these reptiles inside bags are not as rare as the public may believe.
Thailand Monkeys Disrupt City’s Economy
An overwhelming troop of more than three thousand monkeys descended upon Lopburi, Thailand causing tourists to stay clear and compelling local businesses to cease operations. Lopburi’s central commercial hub, once bustling, now faces the bleak prospect of becoming deserted.
The monkey mayhem has led to the closure of stores and companies, with the agile creatures causing disturbances and significant damage to properties. The monkeys regularly intrude into the local mall, climbing and hassling patrons.
Thailand Monkeys Destroying Lopburi – Less Than Funny Animal Videos
With property destruction leading to frequent repairs, businesses are dwindling near the historic Phra Prang Sam Yot monument. As the cityscape empties and crumbles, revisions to these regulations are being contemplated to better manage the urban monkey population.
Although monkeys traditionally attracted tourism, their increasingly destructive behavior prompted local authorities to initiate control measures like large-scale sterilization efforts, yet the resilient monkeys continue to pose challenges.
When Fido Didn’t Flinch: Local Dogs Unfazed by Hungry Bear’s Midnight Visit
A North Bend, Washington residenct got the shock of her life when a bear tried to get into her home through a dog door on her rear deck.
During the incident, Amy Holt observed the bear trying to breach the home through the windows while her two canine companions seemed indifferent.
“The video is completely entertaining, but also makes me a little worried about waking up in bed with the bear next to me,” Holt told KOMO NEWS.
Homeowner Unruffled by Hungry Bear Visit, Embraces Wilderness Living – Funny Animal Videos
Despite the astonishing footage, Holt said that she and her husband weren’t afraid of bears, because they’re used to living in the rural area.
“It’s one of the things we enjoy most about living in North Bend…We have had bears caught on our security cameras in the past, but they have never been a nuisance,” explained. “We typically bring our bird feeders in at night to not tempt them, and we keep our garbage secured in our garage.”
However, Holt indicated a heightened sense of vigilance moving forward concerning securing any potential food attractants indoors and advised her neighbors to adopt similar precautions.
“If the bears have nothing available to eat, they will move along,” Holt said. “We don’t want bears having to be put down because they become a nuisance.”
