Background

Earlier in 2025, a video showing what appears to be a goat or chivo calmly walking and eating atop high‑voltage power lines became widely circulated on social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and local Ecuadorian news outlets TikTok+8Metro Ecuador+8TikTok+8TikTok. The footage sparked amazement—and concern—about how the animal could survive such a risky scenario. Some speculated about artificial intelligence or digital manipulation Metro Ecuador.

The Claim

Many users claimed the incident took place in Tucupita, the capital of Delta Amacuro state in eastern Venezuela. That attribution fueled the video’s virality and led local journalists and fact-checkers to investigate.

Fact‑Check Findings

• Cotejo.Info, a well-known fact‑checking organization, reported on April 25, 2025, that the video did not originate from Tucupita, Venezuela. Local journalist Dailys Estrada confirmed it was not filmed there X (formerly Twitter)+8cotejo.info+8TikTok+8.
• Posts by both Cotejo.Info and the Observatorio Venezolano de Fake News on X (formerly Twitter) labeled the video false and clarified that it had circulated previously in Brazil, not Venezuela. They explicitly stated: “No fue en Tucupita” (It wasn’t in Tucupita) cotejo.info+3X (formerly Twitter)+3X (formerly Twitter)+3.

Why It Matters

Misattributed viral clips can generate misinformation about places and communities. In this case, people in Venezuela—and especially in Tucupita—might face unwarranted scrutiny, ridicule, or concern. By accurately locating the video’s origin, local fact‑checkers prevented possible misunderstandings and helped preserve regional credibility.

📝 Summary Table

Claim	Fact‑Check Findings
Goat video filmed in Tucupita, Venezuela	❌ False
Video shows a goat eating on power cables	✅ Yes, but not in Venezuela
Verified local sources	✅ Local journalist (Dailys Estrada), Cotejo.Info, Observatorio Venezolano de Fake News

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Final Thoughts

The viral images of a goat perched on electric cables indeed captivated audiences, but extensive verification confirms the footage was not filmed in Tucupita, Venezuela. Local fact‑checkers and journalists reiterate that the attribution is incorrect, and the video likely originated elsewhere (such as Brazil) before spreading into other regions TikTok+7X (formerly Twitter)+7Metro Ecuador+7cotejo.info.

It’s a clear reminder to treat sensational viral content with skepticism and seek reliable local reporting before drawing conclusions about where or when something happened.

Let me know if you’d like a deeper investigation into the video’s origin, additional context, or analysis of why such misattributions occur!