What would you do if you found yourself face to face with a tribe wielding spears in the heart of the jungle? Well, that’s exactly what Irish TikToker Dara Tah did when he confronted what he described as a ‘cannibal tribe’ in Papua New Guinea, only to flee in sheer terror moments later!

Dara Tah, known for his audacious online presence, decided to push the limits of adventure and social media fame by reaching out to this local tribe. The video, which has already gone viral, shows him approaching the suspicious tribesmen who were armed with bows and arrows. The tension escalated quickly when one tribesman aimed an enormous bow at their small boat. Talk about a dangerous selfie opportunity!

In a bid to be accepted, Dara took out packets of salt as a peace offering, an odd gift considering the circumstances. Unfortunately for him, the tribe’s leader tasted the salt and promptly spat it out, leading to a panicked retreat from the group. “Oh God, he doesn’t look like he likes that,” Dara exclaimed, realizing that his attempt at diplomacy had failed spectacularly. As they hastily backed away, he admitted, “I’m not going to lie, that was absolutely terrifying.”

But this isn’t the first time Tah has put himself in perilous situations for the sake of entertainment. With over 827,000 subscribers on YouTube and nearly 721,000 followers on TikTok, he’s made a name for himself by tackling some of the world’s most dangerous locations—from sulfur mines to nuclear missile complexes. However, this encounter has sparked intense backlash online, with many people criticizing him for disturbing the tribe and labeling them as cannibals without any basis.

Critics argue that the tribe should be left alone and that they are simply people living peacefully, not the savage caricatures often depicted in media. This incident raises important questions about the ethics of cultural exploration and the responsibilities of content creators towards indigenous peoples. After all, is it worth risking lives—and potentially endangering historical cultures—just for a few views?

As this story unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the fine line between adventure and irresponsibility in the age of social media.