Mermaid performer sa isang aquarium, nalulunod na pala ngunit inakalang parte pa ito ng show

- A mermaid performer who was already drowning in the aquarium was initially thought by the audience as part of the performance

- The video shared by GMA News showed that the mermaid was lying face down with both her hands in front of her chest

- After a while, a staff dived into the aquarium to get the girl out of the water

- The girl suffered from a pulmonary edema due to the water that got into her lungs and she had to be brought to the ICU because of the incident which happened at the Taiyuan Ocean World sa Shanxi, China

A mermaid-themed performance at Taiyuan Ocean World in Shanxi, China took a frightening turn when one of the performers, known as Ms. Feng, nearly drowned mid-show — an incident initially mistaken by the audience as part of the act.

In a video shared by GMA News, Ms. Feng was seen lying face down in the aquarium with her hands positioned in front of her chest, a pose that initially drew no concern from spectators.

Unaware of the emergency, viewers continued watching, believing it to be a choreographed part of the performance.

After several tense moments, a staff member finally dove into the water to rescue Ms. Feng.

She was rushed to a hospital where doctors diagnosed her with pulmonary edema caused by water entering her lungs.

The performer had to be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for treatment.

Initial reports suggested that Ms. Feng may have passed out due to hypoglycemia.

However, the management of Taiyuan Ocean World later issued a clarifying statement: "The mermaid, Ms. Feng, drowned when her goggles and flippers fell off during the performance. She did not drown due to hypoglycemia, but because her flippers fell off and she could not float up."

The incident has sparked discussions online about the safety of underwater performers and the need for immediate emergency protocols during aquatic shows.

As of the latest update, no additional information on Ms. Feng’s condition has been released.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh