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Going Viral: Summit Mom's Video Of Cheetah Jumping On Safari Jeep Makes International News

Jennifer Shimek of Summit was ready for an up-close look at the animals while on a safari in Tanzania.

Jennifer Shimek captures this terrifying moment a cheetah leapt on top of a safari jeep in Tanzania.

Photo Credit: Jennifer Bishop Shimek
Shimek shared photos of her trip on Instagram.

Shimek shared photos of her trip on Instagram.

Photo Credit: Jennifer Bishop Shimek
Shimek

Shimek

Photo Credit: Jennifer Bishop Shimek

But not that close.

"Just jump off," said Shimek as the cat paced in circles on top of the vehicle.

"Don't come to us. Don't come to us."

The terrifying moment happened last month while vacationing with her family.

International news outlets including CNN and the Daily Mail picked up on the story.

Everyone made it out unscathed -- and amazed.

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