Summary
Rhodes University in South Africa warned students about a figure resembling a lion on campus, clarifying it is part of a digital project and is not dangerous. The digital figure, RhoLeo 3.0, is a creation by master’s students that temporarily left its controlled lab environment due to unexpected issues.
Key Facts
- Rhodes University issued a warning about a "lion" on campus, which is not real.
- The figure is part of a student project, named RhoLeo 3.0.
- It left the lab unintentionally and lost connection to its main system.
- The figure may show digital errors, like glitches or pixelation.
- Students and staff are asked to report sightings to help fix the issue.
- The university stated the figure is harmless and poses no threat.
- The notice used a light-hearted tone but led to some confusion online.
