Viral Video of the Day for February 19, 2025: Florida woman gets adorable manatee hug while kayaking!

In the world of social media, epic and funny videos are constantly swirling around. Here's the TAG24 Viral Video of the Day to bring a smile to your face!

By Jenna Cavaliere

Florida - In today's Viral Video of the Day, one Floridian woman was out kayaking in the ocean when she was unexpectedly met by a large, cuddly creature!

Viral Video of the Day

In the clip, Kendra floats peacefully on her kayak in the calm water until a huge manatee greets her!

The gentle giant swims up to her and wraps its flipper around her leg - what many are calling a "big hug."

One wrote, "You must be an incredibly good person for this to happen to you!"

"I feel if a manatee hugged me, I'd never be sad again," another hilariously commented.

Check it out:

One Florida woman's peaceful kayaking adventure turned unforgettable when a massive manatee swam up and gave her an adorable hug!
One Florida woman's peaceful kayaking adventure turned unforgettable when a massive manatee swam up and gave her an adorable hug!  © Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@kendrakay_22
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Cover photo: Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@kendrakay_22

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