viral Image of Turtle-Shaped Mountain is a Digital Fabrication
HANOI, VIETNAM – September 14, 2025 - A widely circulated photograph depicting a mountain resembling a giant turtle has been debunked as a digitally altered composite image. The image,popular among travel enthusiasts and nature lovers,has been shared repeatedly with misleading captions claiming it showcases a real geographical formation.
The photograph gained traction online as users marveled at the apparent natural wonder. While mountains with turtle-like features exist – such as Turtle Mountain in China – fact-checkers have confirmed the viral image does not depict any actual location. the proliferation of misinformation highlights the increasing challenge of verifying visual content online and the potential for fabricated images too mislead the public.
fact-checking organizations Snowfs and AAP fact check independently verified the image’s artificial origin. Snowfs created a comparative collage demonstrating the manipulation, juxtaposing the viral image with the original source photographs. The analysis conclusively proves the “turtle mountain” is a digital composite.
The image initially appeared across various online platforms, attracting attention from travel communities and landscape photography groups. Despite its widespread circulation,the photograph’s authenticity remained unverified untill recent investigations by Snowfs and AAP fact check.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/tiet-lo-su-that-ve-buc-anh-khoi-nui-co-hinh-con-rua-khong-lo-gay-sot-20250914155435342.htm
