Overview

• He filmed himself approaching riverbank tribesmen in Papua by boat and offering salt, which a man tasted and spat out as others raised bows and arrows.
• The group quickly retreated as their guide apologized and said they were not welcome, with the influencer calling the encounter terrifying.
• The TikTok has drawn more than 18 million views, and his caption suggested he would try again the next day, though no return has been confirmed.
• Critics accused him of exploitation and cultural insensitivity, with some commenters alleging the scene was staged for attention.
• Survival advocates highlighted the danger of exposing isolated communities to pathogens, and reporters note there is no independent evidence of cannibalism or clarity on the tribe’s identity.