South Africa — Sasan Amir, a 27-year-old filmmaker and photographer, had the moment of his life when a cheetah hugged him while taking some photos at a wildlife sanctuary.
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The cheetah walked slowly towards the man and rubbed its head against him! It then sat next to him! Sasan said that he noticed that this cheetah has been interacting with people who visited the sanctuary. So, after seeing the photographer for a few times, the cheetah decided that it was his turn to have some interactions with!
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Sasan added that he was a little bit scared and aware of the cheetah as he slowed his movements down to let it know that he noticed it. The cheetah just wanted to sniff Sasan and hugged him! It was a moment that happened once in a lifetime! How great!
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