India, May 17 -- A video capturing a nerve-racking encounter between a woman and a cheetah has gone viral on social media, amassing more than 4.7 million views and sparking a flurry of reactions online. The dramatic footage, posted on Instagram by a user identified as Brittany F, shows her having a close brush with the wild cat - an experience she later described as "the moment my life flashed before my eyes."

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In the clip, Brittany is seen sitting beside the cheetah in what appears to be a controlled environment. Initially, both seem at ease, with Brittany even stroking the animal gently. However, the mood shifts suddenly when the che...