Cresta Mall 'mermaid' shares near-drowning experience
Nokukhanya the 'mermaid' shared a video in which she spoke about the moment her tail got stuck in an aquarium.
You've probably seen the majestic art of mermaiding, which sees people wearing, and often swimming in, a costume mermaid tail for entertainment.
Although it seems extremely fun, like anything, it also has its fair share of dangers.
Drive with Rob & Roz recently shared a video of a South African mermaid whose tail got stuck while she was displaying her mermaid skills at the Cresta Mall aquarium.
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A viewer who was close to the tank managed to capture a video of the moment when the mermaid went from tranquil to terrified as she struggled to get the constricting tail off and swim up for air.
I just know she quitted after this 😭 pic.twitter.com/iSuDzyaLlM
— NATE (@NATERERUN) November 26, 2023
Luckily, Nokukhanya escaped the ordeal and in a follow-up video, she shared her experience with concerned social media users.
Watch here:
@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™
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"It's unfortunate that it spoilt the magic in the moment, but it proves to be an important teaching opportunity."
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