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Planet Earth II Snake-Iguana chase scene reminiscent of Lord of the Rings

The snake-iguana chase scene was shot on the Galápagos Islands by famed naturalist David Attenborough and the video has since gone viral.

If you want something thrilling to watch today, I think this video will have you covered. A specific scene from Sunday’s episode of Planet Earth II has been deemed by many viewers on social media as the most thrilling video.

The film was shot on the Galápagos Islands by famed naturalist David Attenborough and the video has since gone viral. Apparently, people can’t seem to pin the video or thrilling or just straight up terrifying. It is nothing but a nightmare, to be chased down by a bunch of snakes sliding through the ground at lightning speed.

Amazing footage: a hatchling sea iguana makes a run for its life to the safety of the shore, but will it escape the runner snakes? pic.twitter.com/c9zIhyed4y

— Rob S Silver Surfer (@RobPulseNews) November 6, 2016

Although many associated the video to a typical James Bond chase, it seems particularly reminiscent of a chase scene from the Lord of the Rings. Remember when Arwen is carrying Frodo to Rivendell and nearly misses the clutches of Nazgûl several times? Check it out: