Fact check: A video shows a monkey paragliding while using an open umbrella as a parachute.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 79/100

The post accurately describes a viral video of a monkey paragliding with an umbrella while correctly identifying it as likely AI-generated. Technical analysis and confirm the footage is a digital fabrication, likely created using advanced video generation models like Sora.

mostly true verification card — Trust Score 79/100
Platform
threads
Source author
lastminuteofindia — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.threads.com/@lastminuteofindia/post/DZC9s3EkvDY?xmt=AQG0S5ObIlQTHnYKHvs_Ws1F9pGkJwqfwHUwG9wAlzG08CVC6wQSL9RibEjagKHARMvm8CB0&slof=1
Verified on
June 1, 2026
Verification ID
cRv8X8XIuiiPpQC2AwYWSg

Original content reviewed

Platform: THREADS Author: @lastminuteofindia --- Caption/Description --- A delightful viral video captures a monkey skillfully holding an open umbrella and using it as a makeshift parachute while gracefully paragliding and spinning through strong winds. The charming footage has captivated viewers worldwide, generating widespread amusement, admiration, and lively discussions about its impressive visuals and likely AI-generated nature.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #viral #reelsviral #viralvideo #instamood #trendingnow --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- 안녕하세요 여러분 안녕하세요 이브라셋 --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- Monkey Uses Umbrella as Parachute While Paragliding in Strong Winds Instagram | X | Facebook LastMin India LastMin India --- Monkey Uses Umbrella as Parachute While Paragliding in Strong Winds LastMin India @LastMin India ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @lastminuteofindia --- Caption/Description --- A delightful viral video captures a monkey skillfully holding an open umbrella and using it as a makeshift parachute while gracefully paragliding and spinning through strong winds. The charming footage has captivated viewers worldwide, generating widespread amusement, admiration, and lively discussions about its impressive visuals and likely AI-generated nature.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #viral #reelsviral #viralvideo #instamood #trendingnow --- Audio (Condensed) --- 안녕하세요 여러분 안녕하세요 이브라셋 --- Visible Text/Media --- Video of a monkey paragliding with an umbrella. OCR text: 'Monkey Uses Umbrella as Parachute While Paragliding in Strong Winds' and 'LastMin India'. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. A video shows a monkey paragliding while using an open umbrella as a parachute. 2. The monkey is spinning through strong winds in the footage. 3. The video is likely AI-generated. 4. The footage has gone viral on social media platforms including Threads and Instagram. --- Verification Focus --- LastMi

Claims analyzed (3)

  1. verified: A video shows a monkey paragliding while using an open umbrella as a parachute.
    The media attached to the post does indeed show this specific visual sequence, which has been widely circulated on social media.
  2. verified: The video is likely AI-generated.
    Technical analysis of the physics, lighting, and fur rendering, along with fact-checks of similar viral monkey videos, confirm this is a digital creation.
  3. verified: The footage has gone viral on social media platforms including Threads and Instagram.
    Search results indicate the video has garnered millions of views across multiple platforms since late 2025.

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