“I Did Not See This One Coming”: Woman Finds Precious Memory on Street View

“I Did Not See This One Coming”: Woman Finds Precious Memory on Street View

  • A woman's casual Google Maps search turned into an unexpected emotional journey when she discovered a special street view image that brought tears to her eyes
  • Similar discoveries have touched hearts worldwide, with many people finding precious memories of loved ones captured forever on Google's street view feature
  • South African social media users rushed to learn how to search their addresses, hoping to find similar treasured moments of their family members

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Woman's post on Google street view in 2010 goes viral.
A woman posted a video of what she saw when testing out a Google Maps street view in 2010. What she saw left her in tears. Images: @mabusi_n
Source: TikTok

Content creator @mabusi_n stumbled upon a heartwarming surprise while checking an old address on Google Maps. The street view captured a precious moment from 2010 - her grandmother sitting outside her home surrounded by children.

"Continue resting grandma," she captioned the touching find.

Watch the video below.

Finding comfort in digital memories

These kinds of discoveries have become increasingly common as Google Maps preserves moments in time.

In a similar viral story, a woman found her grandfather sitting at his farm years after his passing, while others have spotted their loved ones gardening, walking, or simply enjoying sunny days outside their homes.

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Woman's post on Google street view in 2010 goes viral.
A woman posted a video of what she saw when testing out a Google Maps street view in 2010. What she saw left her in tears. Images: @mabusi_n
Source: TikTok

Mzansi shares emotional reactions

@Ntebo_kay related deeply:

"Yhoo I have been trying to do this😭😭😭I miss my grandma... I just wanna see just 1 more time."

@Asanda Tabo🌼 asked hopefully:

"How do you do it? I just wanna check my mom🥹"

@Miranda Mirah Pongco admitted:

"Wanna try this but I am scared😭"

@phumie7 recognized the location:

"Looks like Somerset East 🥺 🥰 Oh the memories..."

@Sivenkosi Rashe confirmed:

"Somerset East...Kulo mama ❤️and where I endured High School (kula School of Excellence💀)"

@bonganemosete shared:

"I normally do that when I miss home🥺❤️"

Other Briefly News Gogo stories

  • A domestic helper left Mzansi in stitches after helping a young man with an unexpected photo shoot. The way she handled the camera had social media users rolling with laughter.
  • A grandson's video of a special monthly tradition with his gogo touched hearts across the country. The precious way she handed him a gift while lying in bed had viewers reaching for tissues.
  • A makeup artist's transformation video of her grandmother sparked heated debates online. The way she handled the makeover left Mzansi with strong opinions about her skills.

Source: Briefly News

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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a versatile writer and editor with expertise across platforms. Currently a human interest writer at Briefly News, she began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later specialized in professional documents at Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za

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