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Paraglider Spots Dog at the Summit of the Great Pyramid of Giza in a Viral Video

October 20, 2024

A paraglider flying over the Great Pyramid of Giza captured an unexpected sight that’s left social media buzzing—an adventurous dog perched at the summit of the 455-foot ancient wonder.

The viral video, recorded by Alex Lang and reshared on Instagram by adventurer Marshall Mosher, has already racked up over 49,000 views. The footage, shot from above, shows the dog casually roaming around the top of the iconic Egyptian pyramid, seemingly unfazed by the dizzying height.

Lang, who was participating in the SkyOne Egypt Gate 6 paramotoring event, had been gliding over the pyramids when he noticed something unusual. "I saw some movement, and when I looked closer, I realized it was a dog, barking and chasing birds from the very top of the pyramid," he said in a statement to Storyful.

The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the tallest of Egypt’s 118 pyramids, is a destination that draws millions of tourists annually. It’s unclear how the dog made its way to the top, but viewers across multiple social platforms were captivated by the sight.

Screenshots of the video show the dog wandering across the summit, barking at birds. Social media reactions have ranged from disbelief to humor, with one X user @allthedogspleaz joking, "Sometimes you just gotta climb the highest hill and bark at some birds, man."

On Instagram, user @andreicomedy quipped, "Whoever is peeing higher, owns it," while @akkasharora chimed in with, "His friends will never believe him."

In a follow-up clip shared by Mosher, the dog can be seen safely making its way down the pyramid, tail wagging.

While many wondered how the dog survived at such a height, with one user even questioning whether it had become "magical," the awe of the moment remains. As @bogdan.gajic commented, "He calls the sun god Amon Ra!"

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