A striking claim from Central America has captured global attention, with footage from Panama showing what one man insists is a meteorite harboring alien life.
The videos, posted by TikTok user @kinpanama beginning August 29, show a rock-like object he described as an “interplanetary visitor.”
He claimed it landed in his backyard, calling it the first such extraterrestrial event in Panama.
At first, the object appeared solid and ordinary. But, according to his posts, within 72 hours a greenish-yellow substance began to ooze from it, later darkening into a sticky black coating.
The man also said it released a smell “like burning” that grew stronger over time, adding that he had contacted a local university but received no response.
Clips of the object quickly spread on TikTok, X, and YouTube. Some users nicknamed it “Venom” for its comic-book resemblance.
“It looks like something out of a sci-fi movie,” one viewer wrote. Another post read: “If this is real, it should be handled by scientists immediately.”
The intrigue grew after @kinpanama claimed in a later video that authorities had collected samples for study — though no official confirmation has surfaced.
Experts point to natural explanation
Biologists and nature enthusiasts have suggested the object is not extraterrestrial but a fungus called Clathrus archeri — commonly known as Devil’s Fingers or Octopus Stinkhorn.
The fungus begins as a white, egg-like sac resembling a small stone. When it matures, red or black tentacle-like arms burst out, releasing a foul odor to attract flies that spread its spores.
Observers noted that insects feeding within the growth could have created the illusion of “movement” in the videos.
Accusations of a hoax
Skeptics have gone further, arguing the scene may have been staged. YouTube channel @BiologiaDesdeCero pointed out matches visible in one clip of the alleged crash site, suggesting the burn marks may have been man-made. Others theorized the object could be a prop animated with wires or even a painted potato.
Some early videos were later removed from @kinpanama’s account, fueling speculation. While critics took this as proof of manipulation, supporters suggested he may have been overwhelmed by sudden fame.
No official word
So far, Panamanian authorities and scientific institutions have not announced any investigation. No academic analysis has been published on the supposed samples.
A Panamanian biologist told local media, per The Economic Times: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
For now, the so-called “Panama alien meteorite” remains a viral mystery — one that blends curiosity, skepticism, and the power of social media to amplify strange stories.