A recent Twitter photo of a Shiba Inu has sparked a wave of astonishment among netizens, with many exclaiming that it resembles a decapitated dog. This image, which has gone viral, features a Shiba Inu's head seemingly "floating" on the pavement, with its body and tail completely out of sight. The unusual perspective led some viewers to believe it was either an eerie photograph or digitally altered.
The photo was actually taken over two years ago by the dog's owner, featuring their pet named Tsubasa. At the time of its release, the image garnered over 300,000 likes and more than 500 comments on social media. Many users expressed shock at Tsubasa's bizarre appearance, initially fearing it depicted a headless dog, with some suspecting it was a result of photo editing.
雑な加工した写真みたいになってるけど、胴体どこいったの pic.twitter.com/o0cTY5Dj6D
— 柴犬 翼 (@tsubasa00928475) 2022年5月26日
Recently, media outlets revisited Tsubasa’s story and interviewed the owner about the dog's current status. The owner clarified that the seemingly terrifying image was merely a result of the camera angle. At the time, Tsubasa had poked his head into a bush, and because he was sitting down, the angle from which the photo was taken obscured his body, making it appear as though only his head was floating in mid-air.
The owner emphasized that this optical illusion was not supernatural nor digitally manipulated. Tsubasa has since become somewhat of a celebrity due to this viral photo and is now over four years old. The owner continues to share updates about Tsubasa's daily life on Twitter, allowing fans to keep up with their beloved pet.