A humorous video of a man crossing the Rio Grande river in Portland, Jamaica, using only a plastic bag as a raft has gone viral. On August 17, 2023, @JamaicaStar tweeted the video, which has since been viewed by over 2.5 million people and elicited hundreds of replies.
The man is shown in the video lying on top of a large black plastic bag that has been inflated with air. He paddles his limbs across the river while another man films him from the bank. As he smiles at the camera, the man appears cheerful and calm. He successfully crosses the river and disembarks from his improvised raft.
Twitter users were astounded and amused by the man's brilliant and brave feat. Some have praised him for his ingenuity and wit, while others have poked fun of his bravery and talent. Some have also highlighted concerns about the environmental impact of using plastic bags in rivers and oceans.
The Rio Grande is one of Jamaica's most recognized rivers and a popular tourist destination. It provides breathtaking views as well as thrilling rafting adventures. However, it is also subjected to pollution and damage as a result of human acts and natural disasters.