A mermaid artist spoke of a viral video of a fish that attacking him in front of the children.
If you were on the internet this week, you will probably have met the terrifying clip that could have destroyed your dreams to become a mermaid.
The video in question shows Mariia Zelenina, 22, a Russian mermaid artist who uses the name “Masha”.
The incident occurred as it was swimming in the aquatic show at the Primitive Forest Forest Park in China on January 28.

Maria Zelenina was attacked during her performance (East2west News)
For her, it was a day like the others, and at the beginning, nothing seemed out of the ordinary when she interpreted her set.
Having been at work for 10 months, you will necessarily be comfortable in the daily routine.
Anyway, Maria should not know that a giant fish was going to attack him while he was jumping his jaw out of his mouth and around her head while she was frantically tried to detach herself from the head.
Whether it is an instinctive attack or a premeditated is unknown, because Maria had swapped to probably take air while the fish swam slightly above it.
Maria has since described her injuries after being bitten.
Addressing people, the 22 -year -old explained that she was with another mermaid artist for a few moments before the attack.
“We had a show,” started Mariaia. “I made the first solo, another girl was waiting for me to do my solo. I almost finished it and I was supposed to surface, but a fish jumped on me. »»
She shared that it was a Chinese sturgeon, which is a fish in critical danger and which normally found swimming in the Yangtze river, or off the coast of China, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa).
These freshwater fish can reach 16 frightening feet, and I don’t think I would like to be around such a large one.
“I did not understand what was going on, I started to repel it and get out of her mouth. When I surfaced, I realized that I had no glasses, ”explained the interpreter of Siren. “I was shocked, I didn’t feel anything.”
However, with viral videos come from viral rumors, and unfortunately, some people started targeting their workplace after the incident circulated online.

Sirène’s interpreter opened on her injuries (East2west News)
More specifically, the reports said that Maria had been forced to go back to work after being injured – which she refuted.
She explained that she was immediately taken to the hospital ” and was invited to come back when she felt better.
“They also write that my superiors threatened me, but it is not the case either. Of course, they did not want the whole country to know, but it was inevitable, “said Mariaia.
She added: “I rest now because my eye still hurts me and I can’t get in touch with water.”
Unfortunately, Maria found herself with bruises on her face after the attack, but she is categorical that she is fine, despite the pain.
“It was unexpected. Of course, I was afraid, but many things can happen in life and you have to treat it with humor, ”admitted Maria. “I feel good. I remember this situation as a joke. I was not afraid of these fish.
Ledbible Group previously contacted the Primitive Forest Park Xishuangbanna to comment.