A man in Changchun, Jilin Province, China has gone viral online after suffering a neck injury when he reportedly placed his head inside the mouth of a moving dinosaur model at a public park.
The incident occurred on April 7 at Beihu Wetland Park, where the man came across a dinosaur-themed installation featuring a moving jaw mechanism. According to his account, he believed the model was sensor-operated and decided to test it out.
He later explained that he assumed the jaws would automatically release if they closed on him, but the mechanism instead locked onto his head, leaving him temporarily stuck inside the display.
The man was eventually able to free himself by manually prying open the model’s jaws. He sustained minor abrasions on his neck but did not suffer serious injuries.
Park officials stated that warning signs were clearly displayed in the area, advising visitors not to touch, climb, or interfere with the installations. They also noted that the attraction is surrounded by restricted zones to keep visitors at a safe distance.
The unusual incident quickly spread across Chinese social media, where it triggered widespread amusement and commentary, with netizens jokingly referring to it as a “low-budget Jurassic Park” moment.
Others quipped that it may be the “first recorded human dinosaur bite in history”, while some compared it to scenes from fantasy or science fiction films.
Despite the humour online, the incident has also sparked discussions about visitor safety at themed attractions and the importance of adhering to park warnings, particularly around interactive installations.
