Fact-Check: Viral Video Claims '188-Year-Old' Man Rescued In Bengaluru

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Multiple reports suggest the person in the video is 110 years old.A video purportedly showing an “188-year-old man” rescued from a cave near Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. The footage, shared on X by a handle called ‘Concerned Citizen,’ has quickly gained traction, with almost 29 million views. “This Indian man has just been found in a cave. It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane,” read the post carrying the video.In the 24-second clip, two men assist the old man helping him walk. The old man, with a hunchback and white beard, also uses a walking stick for support.Watch the video here:???????? This Indian Man has just been found in a cave.It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane. pic.twitter.com/a7DgyFWeY6— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) October 3, 2024Though the video went viral, the claim almost immediately came under scrutiny.Multiple reports suggest the person in the video is 110 years old and a Hindu saint from Madhya Pradesh.X also issued a disclaimer in…

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