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Cheetah Holds Tourists Hostage For Nearly An Hour
Getting close to the animals on a safari can be a good thing. But sometimes, they get a little too close. One group of tourists in Africa found this out when a cheetah jumped on their vehicle and used it as a high perch. The animal held the tourist hostage for nearly an hour before finally deciding to jump off and move on.
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