A bizarre story from Panama has been capturing the attention of social media users after a local resident claimed to have discovered a meteorite from which alien life was slowly emerging. The user from Pedregal, Panama, known as @kinpanama on TikTok, began posting videos on August 29, documenting the strange growth.
In the footage, what at first appears to be just a rock starts to develop a gelatinous, greenish-yellow substance resembling algae, before transforming into a darker and more complex structure.
Alleged alien meteorite from Panama shakes social media
In the first video, the user presents the supposed meteorite, calling it an “interplanetary visitor,” which he interprets as a historic milestone for Panama.
@kinpanama tengo grabado desde cuándo comenzó a crecer esta cosa en mi meteorito, para que no crezca lo tengo en oscuridad, ya que pienso que el sol lo hace crecer demasiado y me asusta #videoviral #viraltiktok #viral #tiktok #viralvideos ♬ sonido original – Kin👾
After a few days, the entity changes, producing a viscous substance resembling algae, all within less than 72 hours. According to the Panamanian man, the alleged meteorite “smells like something burning, and the smell keeps getting stronger.” He says he alerted the local university, but no one has arrived yet.
After a few days, the entity changes, producing a viscous substance resembling algae, all within less than 72 hours. According to the Panamanian man, the alleged meteorite “smells like something burning, and the smell keeps getting stronger.” He says he alerted the local university, but no one has shown up so far.
In a video dated three days ago, the man shows the object completely covered in a black, viscous substance, saying he does not know whether he is dealing with an animal or a plant entity.
@kinpanama #tiktoklive #livehighlights #Viral #videoviral #videosvirales ♬ sonido original – Kin👾
The videos quickly went viral on platforms such as X.com and TikTok, with thousands of users debating whether the mysterious object was truly extraterrestrial. Some viewers, both fascinated and disturbed, nicknamed the creature “Venom,” comparing its evolution to a scene from a science fiction movie. Others expressed fear at the idea of an alien organism quietly growing in a Panamanian backyard.
Alien Life or Creative Influencer?
But not everyone is convinced that this is a case of alien life. Many users argue that what @kinpanama found is neither a meteorite nor an alien, but rather an impressive example of Earth’s own biodiversity.
Known in English as the “Devil’s Fingers” or “Octopus Stinkhorn,” Clathrus archeri is a fungus that at first resembles a white egg or a stone.
As it matures, the outer shell splits open, releasing several long, red or black tentacle-like arms, giving it a grotesque and alien appearance.
The fungus also emits a strong, unpleasant odor intended to attract flies, which then spread its spores. It is not edible and is widely considered foul-smelling and unsettling, even by mycologists. Observers note that the apparent “movement” captured in the viral videos is not an alien life form breaking free, but rather insects feeding inside the decaying fungus, contributing to its eerie effect.
After saying in a video that the relevant authorities came to collect samples to study it, the man published another video showing the fully grown entity.
@kinpanama Fui a ver cómo está, ha crecido 😰,las personas que llegaron ayer a buscar las muestras me bloquearon, pensé que eran serios 😞#Viral #viraltiktok #videosvirales #tiktok #kinpanama ♬ sonido original – Kin👾
Other users have tried to debunk what they consider a hoax.
According to the YouTube channel @BiologiaDesdeCero, @kinpanama reportedly deleted several of his early videos as his story began going viral.
The channel points out several inconsistencies, including a video of the alleged meteorite crash site, which is shown in flames. According to @BiologiaDesdeCero, matches can be seen that may have been used to stage a fake crash site. Regarding the alleged alien entity, the channel suggests it could be a human creation, animated with wires hidden under the table, while the initial meteorite might actually be a potato painted silver.
In any case, the Panama meteorite remains the most viral topic on social media, with users speculating whether what was found is AI, CGI, or real alien life. “I’m scared. This is either the most elaborate hoax or the start of something crazy,” reads a comment on TikTok.
