It’s no secret that there’s a lot of fake news circulating on the internet and social media. Most of the time, I’m the one who clicks on these seemingly true stories.
This particular story caught me completely off guard, especially since we’ve been talking about strange creatures found all over the world for the past few weeks. I didn’t hesitate to believe it was true. However, when I discovered it was a hoax, I must admit I was relieved by how strange it was.
Read: Half-rat, half-worm creature found crawling on woman’s porch
According to the Indian Express, a story about a pig and a human baby trended earlier this year, leading many to believe that a pig gave birth to a human-like baby.
Reports indicated that the “baby” was found in Kenya, but it has now been revealed that it wasn’t a “baby” at all, but a very realistic-looking creature made by an Italian artist.
To be honest, I’ve never seen anything so terrifying. With its hybrid features, long nails, and strange skin, it’s impossible not to look at it without averting your eyes.
Also read: Mutant piglet with human characteristics found in China
To everyone who spread this story hoping it was true, I’m so sorry. This is just another case of fake news. My rule is simple: if you can’t verify the source, don’t share it. People on social media are very gullible, as in this case.
