Footage claiming to portray a “real mermaid” in Muizenberg South Africa have resurfaced on social media, causing widespread speculation about how it came to be.
The video shows a group of people surrounding a black human-like figure with a long moving tail attached to its lower body. This clip to be traced back to the one posted by a TikTok us a user named Aamir Cali on April 6. WATCH VIDEO.
Are Mermaids Real?
Mermaids, as commonly depicted in folklore and mythology, are fictional creatures that are half-human and half-fish. They are not real beings. They have been a part of various cultures’ stories and legends for centuries, often appearing in maritime folklore and ancient texts.
While there have been historical accounts of sailors reporting sightings of “mermaid-like” creatures, these are generally believed to be misidentifications of marine animals like manatees or dugongs. The idea of mermaids as humanoid creatures with fish-like tails is a product of imaginative storytelling.
In the realm of science and biology, there is no evidence to support the existence of mermaids as they are traditionally depicted in stories and legends. They remain a fascinating and enduring part of human folklore and culture, but they are not real in a biological sense.
