KUALA LUMPUR: A video capturing the harrowing moment of a wooden house being battered by waves in Pendas, Gelang Patah, Johor, has gone viral on social media.
Posted by Idan on TikTok, the video garnered 26,000 likes and over 700 shares, drawing widespread attention from netizens.
The footage depicts the dramatic scene of a man urgently instructing his young daughter to evacuate the house as relentless waves assault the structure.
The wooden flooring begins to allow seawater to seep in, heightening the imminent danger.
The man is heard shouting for his children to leave the premises quickly.
The situation, resembling an impending disaster, comes to a halt as the sea gradually returns to calmness.
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While many netizens initially attributed the incident to high tides, the post's creator, Idan, clarified in the comments section that the occurrence was caused by large ships.
Idan explained that when ships travel at high speed, they generate significant waves that impact the shores, resulting in incidents like the one captured in the video.
Netizens shared their concerns and thoughts in the comment section.
One user with the handle @Mia Bella, expressed her apprehension about the situation potentially happening in the middle of the night while people are sleeping.
Idan responded, reassuring @Mia Bella that the house is not breaking apart and clarified that such incidents occur infrequently, usually when there is a speeding ship.
Another comment from user @BungaRizqi conveyed sympathy and strength to the affected family, acknowledging that despite facing difficulties, they demonstrated resilience.
