The Times of India

Viral video shows a Sumatran elephant saving a drowning tiger from being carried away in the rush of floods: Is it real or AI-generated?

A viral video showing an elephant saving a tiger from floods is not real. This footage was generated using artificial intelligence and lacks authentic visuals. The clip first circulated in 2025 after real flooding in Sumatra. It has resurfaced now, recontextualized during India's monsoon season. AI detection software confirmed the video's artificial origin with high probability.