VIDEO: Real-life mermaid untangles in near-drowning incident
The majestic art of mermaiding gone wrong!
It's not every day that you get to witness something as breathtaking as a real-life mermaid. Cresta Mall Aquarium in Randburg, Gauteng is home to one of these spectacles.
Nokukhanya is the resident mermaid who found herself in a scary situation after her tail got stuck.
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A video of this South African mermaid has been making the rounds. Check out the majestic art of mermaiding gone wrong:
I just know she quitted after this 😭 pic.twitter.com/iSuDzyaLlM
— NATE (@NATERERUN) November 26, 2023
"Every Professional Mermaid has to know how to eject out of their tails in case of an emergency," she wrote in her caption.
This quick and effective manoeuvre peaked the interest of many online users and their burning questions. The trending mermaid shares: "It's unfortunate that it spoilt the magic in the moment, but it proves to be an important teaching opportunity."
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She followed up on the trending video with this explanation:
@nokukhanya.the_mermaid Replying to @jax6804 Remember Water Has its Dangers Every Professional Mermaid has to know how to eject out of their tails in case of an emergency. It's unfortunate that it spoilt the magic in the moment, but it proves to be an important teaching opportunity. Safe swimming this festive season everyone 💛🧜🏽♀️💛 #mermaid #watersaftey #watersafteyawareness #mermaids ♬ Sunny - TELL YOUR STORY music by Ikson™
One user says: "If you ever find yourself in a state of panic in water it is important to get to the surface regardless of what people may think. She did the right thing."
After this incident trended online, many users have flocked to the aquarium. If you are ever in Jozi, make sure to check it out.
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