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Viral Video of Schoolboy Crossing Riverbank by Hand Leaves Mzansi in Awe

Monday, April 26, 2021 at 12:03 PM by Naomi Kobbie

- A video of a young schoolboy crossing a slippery river on his hands has gone viral on social media

- The short clip has been watched more than 720k times already and has certainly left social media users astonished

- Briefly News takes a look at the world's reaction to the inspiring clip

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The ingenuity of young Africans faced with challenging circumstances never ceases to amaze the world. A young boy has inspired social media users with his athleticism and skill after a video of him crossing a muddy river on his hands went viral on Facebook.

Viral Video of Schoolboy Crossing Riverbank by Hand Leaves Mzansi in Awe — The hands can be so very useful if only with a little imagination. Images: @absradiotelevision/Facebook
Source: Facebook

In the short clip, the talented boy still dressed in school uniform begins by tilting into a graceful handstand. With evidently no effort he crosses the muddy bank in less than a minute. The moving video has definitely left viewers in awe having been watched more than 720k times on Facebook alone.

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To watch the viral video, click the link.

Briefly News took a look at some of the heartfelt comments from social media users inspired by the post. Read them below:

Evans Okoli said:

"The African resilient heart. We are not like what we pass through"

Nicole Victorious said:

"Some people are looking at this so negative. But what I see no matter the obstacle in life. We of African descent always find a way to make it through"

Katherina Van Blerk said:

"If I only can do it. I will end up with clothes and my ego in the mud on the first try. Salute the guy for being creative and athletic."

Ogar Dominic said:

"That guy is the perfect example of how Nigeria survives no matter the challenges Buhari throws at us! Impossibility is not in our dictionary !!"

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McAnthony Rapheal said:

"What an intelligent and skillful schoolboy.... that shoe must be Gucci"

Lebohang Mokoena said:

"He must be wearing a Versace shoe, but great technique and thinking ability."

Onuorah Paul Odikpo said:

"He really applies sense , I could remember the stress of removing your stockings and shoes or being wet after crossing"

Emmy Link said:

"This boy must be a senior school student he never wants his shoes and stockings to get wet , perfect ideas bring perfect results."

In some other viral video news, Briefly News previously reported a hilarious video post shared to The Shade Room has gone viral. A young boy, Jadon, seems convinced that rap star Cardi B is from South Africa.

This week’s latest video on Instagram shows United States Tik Tok user La'Ron Hines asking a number of children a few questions on general issues. However, one young boy who says he’s been to Mzansi, says he is 100% confident that the rap star hails from the Southern part of Africa.