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In Miyakojima, Okinawa, diving instructor Kuni san made headlines with a simple but striking act. During a dive, he dropped his underwater camera into a hole on the ocean floor
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The moment was recorded and later shared online. The video shows the camera leaving his hand and disappearing into the opening, a scene that quickly caught attention across social media.
Kuni‑san, known for his years of diving experience, showed that even routine underwater moments can turn into unforgettable content. His choice to release the camera was unusual, but it highlighted how the ocean can transform ordinary actions into viral stories.
The video continues to circulate, drawing tourists and curious viewers who want to see the spot for themselves. For Miyakojima, it has become another example of how the island’s diving culture connects with the wider world through unexpected moments.
Moments when diving instructor Miyakojima Kuni-san drops his underwater camera into a mysterious hole at the bottom of the sea. pic.twitter.com/d5zSsqZ8IR— The Figen (@TheFigen_) May 20, 2026
Reactions poured in. Some joked about the camera “starting a new journey,” while others admired the boldness of the act. Many simply replayed the clip, surprised at how fast the equipment disappeared.
Internet users had mixed feelings about the viral clip. Some said, “Please don’t pollute the innermost ocean with electronic equipment. Let something be pure and natural.” Others pointed out details, saying, “The camera was pointing to the side when they dropped it, not straight up.”
A few guessed wildly, “I am guessing that this is AI, perhaps the devil picked up the camera while it was at the bottom.” One viewer admitted, “Sometimes I think the ocean is scarier than outer space.”
Some praised the environment, noting, “The coral is doing great deep down with no sunlight.” And of course, sceptics chimed in with, “The whole thing is fake.”
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