An incident in Brazil has caused quite a stir online. The video, which shows a man coming into contact with a giant anaconda, went viral on social media, garnering thousands of comments and sparking debate.

Footage posted by Reddit users shows a fisherman in a boat suddenly noticing a giant snake swimming nearby. Instead of swimming away or simply watching, the man decides to… grab it by the tail. Surprisingly, his expression isn’t one of fear, but genuine amusement. He laughs, pulls the snake toward him, and even tries to swing it over the water.

The anaconda likely didn’t expect such behavior and began actively defending itself. The reptile wriggles, tries to escape, and makes sudden movements, but the fisherman continues to hold onto its tail as his friends in the boat cheerfully watch and film it all. When the video surfaced online, public reaction was mixed. Many users expressed outrage, noting that such behavior was not only irresponsible but also dangerous.

Brazilian authorities did not ignore the incident. After the fisherman’s identity was established, he and his companions were fined for violating environmental regulations and disturbing wildlife. The country has strict laws prohibiting interference with wild animals, including scarce and dangerous species such as the anaconda.

Despite the apparent danger, the participants in the incident, as shown in the video, did not understand the scale of the risk. The laughter and joy on their faces contrast with the snake’s aggressive attempts to free itself.