A picture of an alien creature with a human-like face has resurfaced and is going viral on social media platforms. While the image is old, it is being circulated with the claim that a “dangerous creature” has escaped from Rajasthan. Many people are sharing this image of purported alien creature with a human-like face, asking farmers to be alert.

Photo: Laira Maganuco

LastestLY dug deeper to find the source of the viral image. We found that the so-called alien creature is silicone sculpture created by an Italian artist, Laira Maganuco. The viral picture can be found on her Facebook and Instagram accounts. The artist also has a website that describes her as a specialist in her hyperrealism and surrealism who uses sculpturing techniques to “give life to unique works in silicone”.

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

Photo: Laira Maganuco

It is now evident that Maganuco’s sculpture is wrongly shared as an alien creature and with the claim that it is attacking farmers. At a time when fake news is rampant and misinformation can lead to unnecessary panic, LatestLY advises its users to be cautious. Don’t believe anything or everything that receive on WhatsApp or see on Facebook and Twitter. Make sure you verify facts before sharing anything on social media.