03.05.2026 10:22
The silhouette that a citizen saw in an apartment window and mistook for a person turned out to be a shopping cart created by the effect of light and shadow.
A citizen experienced a brief moment of panic while passing by on the street, upon seeing a silhouette in the window of an apartment. At first glance, the image appeared to show a person standing motionless inside, but it was later understood to be an ordinary object.
FIRST LOOK RESEMBLED A HUMAN SILHOUETTE
In the image, which appears to have been taken at nighttime, a dark silhouette in the window on the middle floor of the building draws attention. The shape behind the glass, with its posture and position, gives the impression of a person waiting at the window.
THE TRUTH WAS REVEALED LATER
However, an investigation after the incident revealed that the image did not belong to a person, but was caused by a shopping cart placed behind the window. The illusion created by light and shadow play caused a brief moment of fear.
BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the image was shared on social media, many users stated that they were similarly mistaken at first glance. The incident once again highlighted how visual perception can be deceptive.