A self-proclaimed influencer from Ohio is facing charges after police say he jumped over a fence and into an elephant enclosure at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.

Noah Thomas, 19, is facing several felony charges in connection with the alleged incident that took place on September 21. The incident was captured on video and posted on Instagram.

In the caption of the video posted to his Instagram page , Thomas referred to himself as a "professional gate jumper" and used a laughing emoji after saying he was "almost elephant food."

The video, which was posted on September 22, received more than 100 likes.

In the video, Thomas can be seen jumping over the fence and into the enclosure when the elephant approached him, rammed the gate, and raised its trunk at him.

Noah Thomas, a self-proc

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