It was claimed that a 188-year-old man was found in a cave, but the truth has come to light.

Images of a 188-year-old man found in a cave in India quickly appeared on numerous news sites, and the claim went viral, but the truth has emerged.

IT TURNED OUT TO BE AN INDIAN GURU

The elderly man found in the cave turned out to be an Indian guru. The guru, who lives in the Khargone region of India, is known among the public as Siyaram Baba.

HE IS SAID TO BE AROUND 100 YEARS OLD

Siyaram Baba is estimated to be around 100-101 years old. He is recognized as an important religious figure attracting many visitors not only from India but also from abroad.

THERE ARE COUNTLESS ACCOUNTS SHARING HIS VIDEOS

There are countless accounts created in the name of Siyaram Baba that share videos. It has been revealed that the viral video was taken from one of them.

WHO IS THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD?

According to Guinness World Records, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas, the title of "the oldest person in the world" passed to 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka. Of Japanese descent, Itooka is recognized as the oldest person in the world with this new title.

Tomiko Itooka, born on May 23, 1908, has had her age verified by the Gerontology Research Group in the United States. With this confirmation, she has secured the top spot on the list of the oldest people aged 110 and above.

A mother of four, Tomiko Itooka continues to live in a nursing home in Ashiya, Japan. Always expressing her gratitude to her caregivers, Itooka thanked them when she learned she was the oldest person in the world, once again demonstrating the kindness she has maintained over the years.