Viral TikTok of a real \u201cmermaid\u201d in Kenya splits the internet TikTok: MaryMusyoka\/UnsplashA TikTok video has gone viral online that appears to expose the existence of mermaids in a small African town \u2014 but is it real? Mermaids are mythical creatures that have long been debated among enthusiasts, with some believing that they really do exist, inhabiting various marine areas around the world. Similar to the likes of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, Merpeople sightings have been discussed and shared online over the years, and the latest \u2018sighting\u2019 has gone viral all over TikTok. Clocking in at over 9 million views at the time of writing, this video has got everyone on the app talking, and discussing whether this is finally proof that mermaids actually exist. Click here if TikTok doesn\u2019t load The video itself sees the original poster, MaryMusyoka, showing their findings in footage from Ukunda, Kenya. The video shows a bunch of beach-goers gathered around a washed-up creature that some are claiming is a mermaid, with the upper body of a young girl but the lower body of a fish. The creature\u2019s fins and tail appear to be moving, in contrast to the lifeless upper body of the \u2018mermaid.\u2019 But, some viewers aren\u2019t convinced. Is it a mermaid in the viral TikTok? It\u2019s hard to say with 100% certainty, but the likelihood of this being an actual mermaid seems minimal, given the fact that proof of mermaids even existing has been slim. Some of the comments suggest it looks more like a fish eating the girl, given its grunting and flailing, and that the people surrounding it are simply trying to \u201cclout chase\u201d by posting and saying it\u2019s a mermaid. It\u2019s unclear exactly what the situation is, but it\u2019s fair to say this has caused a huge stir on TikTok and even further afield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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