Man told to 'stay calm' when cheetah hops in to check out his vehicle

Thursday, March 29, 2018
A group on an African safari got a bit closer than they expected to a pack of cheetahs.

Britton Hayes from Seattle was with a group watching three cheetah brothers hunt, when one noticed their vehicle and hopped in.
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Hayes says his guide told him to avoid eye contact and keep calm to avoid startling the cheetah.
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