“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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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.
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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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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.
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