In Malaysia, flash floods are a yearly affair, but their impact is no small matter as it wreaks havoc on homes, infrastructure, and everything in its path.
Despite the dangers that floods pose, some would still brave through it just to get some daily necessities for themselves like what this uncle did.
M’sian uncle cycles through floodwater to buy groceries
In a TikTok video shared by user @shahzarms, an middle-aged uncle was captured cycling through waist-deep floodwater in Kota Tinggi, Johor.
In the video, the uncle was seen clad in a bright yellow raincoat and was cycling slowly through the floodwater which completely submerged the lower part of his body.
The OP then tried to get the uncle’s attention by yelling at him but he didn’t seem to notice.
After several more attempts, the OP and his friend finally managed to catch the uncle’s attention and urged him to turn back and head over towards higher ground at the shop lot area.
In a separate video, the uncle is heard explaining to the OP the reason why he cycled through the floodwater, and it turned out that he wanted to get some groceries from a nearby mart.
In response, the OP advised the uncle to take an alternative route instead of risking his safety by cycling through the floodwater as there was no telling how deep it was.
‘What was the raincoat for?’
Despite numerous netizens expressing concern for the uncle’s safety, they couldn’t help but to wonder why he wanted to cycle through the flood in the first place.
‘What was the function of the raincoat?’
‘Maybe he thought (the flood) was a filter.’
‘He’s training for Le Tour De Langkawi.’
‘It’s good that the uncle tried his best to buy the groceries. If not, he’s scared that his wife will get angry at him.’
Watch the videos here:
@shahzarmz DISCLAIMER : PAKCIK NI SIHAT YE GUYS, JANGAN MARAH DIA
♬ original sound – Shahz Armz
@shahzarmz DISCLAIMER : PAKCIK NI SIHAT YE GUYS, JANGAN MARAH DIA
♬ original sound – Shahz Armz
Would you also cycle through floodwater just to get groceries? Let us know in the comments!
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