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From people surfing shopping trolleys on highways to cringeworthy challenge fails, the Internet never stops surprising us.
The latest viral sensation has grabbed the attention of millions, racking up likes and shares all over social media.
Today's Eish Wena segment features a heart-stopping moment as a father leapt off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter after she accidentally fell overboard.
Watch the video below @kcalnews A father jumps into the sea after his daughter fell overboard on a Disney Dream Cruise. Witnesses say they had to tread water for up to 20 minutes before they were both rescued. The incident happened Sunday as the Disney Dream returned to South Florida after a four-night voyage to the Bahamas. #kcal #cbs #kcalnews #cruise #cruiseship #rescue #disney ♬ original sound – KCAL News
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Viral videos never seem to dry up on the World Wide Web. Isn't it wild how there's always something bizarre or hilarious making the rounds? From people surfing shopping trolleys on highways to cringeworthy challenge fails, the Internet never stops surprising us. The latest viral sensation has grabbed the attention of millions, racking up likes and shares all over social media. Today's Eish Wena segment features a heart-stopping moment as a father leapt off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter after she accidentally fell overboard. Watch the video below @kcalnews A father jumps into the sea after his daughter fell overboard on a Disney Dream Cruise. Witnesses say they had to tread water for up to 20 minutes before they were both rescued. The incident happened Sunday as the Disney Dream returned to South Florida after a four-night voyage to the Bahamas. #kcal #cbs #kcalnews #cruise #cruiseship #rescue #disney ♬ original sound – KCAL News Need your news quickly? Visit The South African website for all you need to know. Enjoy a wide variety of videos from news, lifestyle, travel, sports, viral videos and lots more! There is always something to watch here! Why not follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok while you're at it? Get ALL the news you need to know on the go at your convenience! Submit your videos for a chance to be featured in the daily Viral Video article and get your name mentioned. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
