On social media, many viewers were stunned after Ludacris shared a video of himself drinking water from a glacier.
The viral TikTok video showed Ludacris drinking glacier water, which sparked concern for his health.
Ludacris drinks glacier water
Ludacris recently ignited concern among his fans with a TikTok video showing him drinking water straight from a glacier.
The video has the caption: “Water so good it tastes like GOD made it. Well, because he did,.”
In the video, the rapper is seen at a glacial pool in Alaska, which creates an optical illusion that he is standing on a clifftop.
He humorously refers to his experience as fulfilling a “bucket list” item, or as he calls it, a “f*ck it list” adventure.
In the footage, Ludacris expresses his excitement at tasting fresh glacial water for the first time.
He stated: “You know I got a bucket list, or as I like to call it a ‘f*ck it list,’ I’ve never tasted fresh glacial water ever in my life, and this is a first.”
After filling a bottle from the pool and taking a sip, he exclaims, “oh my god!” before the video abruptly ends.
Fan reactions and health concerns
Ludacris’s quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media and attracted a wave of concerned comments from viewers.
In the comments, many expressed concern about the safety of drinking untreated glacier water. Meanwhile, others shared their excitement about Ludacris’s video.
One person said: Glacier water under microscope
A second wrote: glacier water… has over a million bacteria that hasn’t all been identified.
While a third commented: Atl fit in Alaska is crazy work
Another added: Did anyone else think he was gonna fall in? That would have been Ludacris though.
Someone else said: The illusion is crazy because I thought he was super high up on a cliff edge.
Risks of drinking untreated glacier water
The concerns raised are valid. Untreated glacier water, like all untreated water sources, can harbor various microorganisms and contaminants.
These can include:
- Microalgae and “zombie viruses” that reactivate as glaciers melt.
- Heavy metalssuch as mercury, cadmium, and zinc.
Fresh drinking water typically undergoes rigorous treatment processes to ensure safety. This includes filtration and disinfection to remove potential contaminants.
Glacier water, however, has not undergone these treatment processes. Therefore, it can be potentially unsafe to drink without proper treatment due to health risks.
While Ludacris’ adventurous spirit is commendable, it is crucial to be aware of the risks associated with drinking untreated water.
Ensuring that water is properly filtered and treated is essential for maintaining public health. It also helps prevent the spread of waterborne diseases.