The alleged rescue of a old man who lived in a cave located in Bangalore (India) went viral on social media this Thursday. One of the factors that most motivated this phenomenon is that man claimed to have “188 years old“.
Recording shows how purported medical team helps Siyaram Babawho needs a cane to walk, to get out of the cave. And it is his age that disconcerted the public the most, since the man utters the following sentence as he leaves the cave: “I am 188 years old and death has forgotten me», a sentence that resonated a lot and provoked countless reactions, because, to this day, there is no trace of a person having had such a long life.
However, this story is very far from reality, given that the old man was not rescued from any cave and is not 188 years old. Actually he is 110 years old and is very popular and loved in his community, where he is considered a saint due to his advanced age.
Additionally, on social media you can see many photographs and videos in which Siyaram appears praying to the gods or blessing his disciples. He can even be seen climbing the stairs on his own and in apparent good health.
The debate on social networks
Although local Hindu media confirmed the man’s identity, the video generated a great debate on social networks about the old man’s condition, a controversy to which several jokes were added.
188 really 😳
— سمیر ا ✨ (@sumairatweets_) October 4, 2024
Is this really true? If that’s the case, then that’s crazy.
– Deepak Tanwar (@Tanwardeepak_21) October 3, 2024
But on the other hand, there are people who have commented on the truth about the old man.
The old man is a Hindu saint named “Siram Baba” who lives in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is said to be around 110 years old.
– BADER ALMAHROQI (@baderalmahroqi) October 4, 2024
They love to put false information in a few clicks, huh? They have such a sad life that they have to do this for attention? Hahaha
– Jc (@jcmuscle123) October 3, 2024
In addition, Anadolu Beya user known for sharing videos of the old man, offered a different point of view, clarifying that the man is only 85 years old and not 110 years old. “Social media is incomprehensible, I shared at least 15-20 videos of this. Now all the serious stories are sharing it, saying there is a 188 year old man in the cave. They love him. 85 years old Papi Siyaram,” he wrote on his Instagram account. x.
Sosyal medyaya akıl sır ermiyor. Benim Gibi Geyik Videoları Paylaşan Biri Bunun in Az 15-20 Videosunu Paylaştım Komiklik Olsun Diye şimdi Bütün Ciddi Hesaple MAğARAD
Siyaram Baba pic.twitter.com/oeuV8OCRLp– Anadolu Bey 🇹🇷 (@Anadolubey01) October 2, 2024
