Stefan Jankovi?, a Serbian influencer, recently shocked his followers by filming himself inside a bear’s den as the animal returned home. In a TikTok video that quickly went viral, Jankovi? stayed remarkably calm while the bear sniffed his face and phone. Despite the terrifying encounter, he managed to quietly walk out of the den without harm. His stillness and fear were evident, but he miraculously avoided an attack.
In a second video, Jankovi? found himself stuck in a tree as multiple bears wandered below. Speaking directly to the camera, he described how one bear had been waiting for him while another appeared in the area. Jankovi?’s demeanor suggested he was in real danger, which heightened the tension of the video. However, some social media users raised doubts about the authenticity of his situation.
Critics pointed out that fences and a bystander could be seen in the background of the video, leading to speculation that the bears were domesticated or at least used to human presence. These details fueled rumors that the encounter may have been staged, though Jankovi? himself has not clarified whether the event was real or controlled.
Further fueling the speculation, Jankovi? shared follow-up videos showing him playing and feeding the bears, which seemed to contradict the original narrative of danger. This led to mixed reactions from viewers, with some praising his bravery and others accusing him of orchestrating a fake situation for views.
The debate over whether the encounter was genuine has continued to divide social media, but one thing is certain: Jankovi?’s videos have captured widespread attention, raising questions about the lengths influencers go to for dramatic content.
