NEW DELHI: In a shocking video doing the rounds on social media, a man is seen risking his life by walking dangerously close to a lion as it devours its prey. The man tried to film the big cat up close which went viral on social media but the stunt could have ended in tragedy.The viral video shows the man holding up his mobile phone, attempting to record the lion that appears to be focused on eating. However, the predator quickly senses the human. Suddenly, the lion becomes angry, hissing and moving towards the man which scares the people watching.The footage was captured by others from a distance. It shows the lion briefly pushing the man before returning to its prey. Despite the frightening moment, the man escaped without injury.Background voices in the video suggest several people were present at the scene. Many can be heard reacting in alarm as the lion charges forward. The clip triggered strong reactions from social media users. Some said the man was playing with danger, while others criticised the stunt as another example of people doing reckless things just to go viral.Many also pointed out that if the lion had attacked, it would likely have been killed as a safety measure. They expressed concern that such actions not only put human lives at risk but also endanger the lives of wild animals.