Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a surprising run-in with an ostrich during a family visit to a wildlife park in Texas, capturing attention online with a humorous video.
Boris Johnson was the subject of an unexpected encounter with an ostrich while visiting a wildlife park in Texas with his family. The incident, which was captured on video and later shared by his wife, Carrie Johnson, has garnered attention online.
In the footage, uploaded to Carrie Johnson's Instagram account with the caption “Too funny not to share,” the former Prime Minister is seen seated in a vehicle, holding his four-year-old son, Wilfred, on his lap. As Boris Johnson slows down to observe the curious bird, the ostrich leans in and surprisingly nips at his hand.
Reacting quickly to the unexpected peck, Johnson pulls his hand away with a yelp, exclaiming, “Oh cripes, f***ing hell!” This candid moment highlights not only the novelty of their family outing but also the occasionally humorous chaos that can accompany wildlife encounters.
Boris and Carrie Johnson, who are on holiday in the United States, share three children together: Wilfred, Romy, and Frank. Their trip appears to include family-friendly activities, with the visit to the wildlife park being a notable highlight.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative seems recent as it involves a current video and no outdated references were found. However, without a specific date in the text, it is challenging to confirm how recent it is.
Quotes check
Score:
8
Notes:
Boris Johnson’s reaction quote 'Oh cripes, f***ing hell!' does not appear to be recycled from an older source, and its originality is supported by being directly tied to the current event.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative originates from The Independent, a generally reliable publication known for factual reporting.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The claim about Boris Johnson’s encounter with an ostrich is plausible, given that such events can occur at wildlife parks. The lack of specific details does not hamper the believability of the incident.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative appears to be fresh and originates from a reliable source. The quotes seem original, and the scenario described is plausible. Overall, the information presented seems accurate and credible.
