What was meant to be a blissful swim off a sun-kissed Greek shore on July 29, 2025, quickly turned into an impromptu Wild Boar Olympics for two unsuspecting influencers. While frolicking in the cerulean waters near Ithaca’s neighboring islet (likely Atokos), they had an unexpected splash of wildlife drama when a hungry — or curious — wild boar surfaced and started paddling straight toward them. The resulting viral video triggered equal parts panic, hilarity, and admiration for the beast’s aquatic skills.
Panic in Paradise: How It All Went Down
The scene, captured on video by fellow TikToker Aleks Jevtic, opens with two influencers bobbing contentedly in the Mediterranean. Moments later, the water ripples and in swims a wild boar — ears, eyes, and snout mere inches from the ladies. As the boar advanced, an off-camera onlooker shouted something along the lines of “You have to go out — it’s not safe out here!” Panic ensued: the influencers dashed for their small boat, feet slicing through water, hearts racing, and laughter (and screams) bubbling up in equal measure
Viral Victory: Why the Clip Captured Millions
Posted on July 29, 2025, the TikTok clip soared to over 4 million views in just a matter of days. Part of its charm? The absurdity of the situation: humans fearing a pig that can swim. Jevtic’s tongue-in-cheek caption, “Getting chased by a pig in the middle of Greece hits different,” and “She was so cute from a distance” struck a perfect tone of bemused admiration
Viewers in the comments shared their own experiences — one recalled paying €80 to swim with boars on Atokos, another quipped: “We don’t have sharks, we have wild boars in the Mediterranean!”
Boars of the Med: Unexpected Olympians
Despite being herbivorous land mammals, Mediterranean boars have proven surprisingly adept at water navigation. The incident near Ithaca confirms what locals and seasoned travelers already know: wild boars — prevalent in many Greek islands including Atokos — are capable swimmers and occasionally wander into the sea, whether chasing food, escaping heat, or just sightseeing underwater scenery
This isn’t the first viral sighting: stories and tourist experiences about spontaneous boar swims have circulated for years.
Takeaways — for Tourists and Influencers Alike
So, what did we learn from this aquatic boar chase?
Check your swim buddies — especially if they might be wild and tusked.
Florida? Sharks. Greece? Boars. Mediterranean vacations may not be completely shark‑free, but you’d do well to watch out for four‑legged swimmers.
Social media gold happens fast and without warning — this clip proves that wildlife encounters can make you go viral, intentionally or otherwise.
Final Splash: Reflections on the Boar and the Bikini
By August 1, 2025, outlets like PEOPLE, Greek City Times, and others had picked up the story, turning a brief moment of chaos into an internet sensation. The hosts of the event? Well, unknown influencers whose identities remain secondary to the star of the show — the swine with surprisingly strong strokes and no regard for personal space.
Whether this will spark a new tourist trend — “Do you swim with boars?” — remains to be seen. But the clip serves as a reminder: vacation photos often lack realism until you’re butt-deep in surprise wildlife encounters.
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