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Father in M’sia wades through floodwaters to buy milk & diapers for son

Father fights through floodwaters to secure milk & diapers for child at home

A father in Malaysia showed parental devotion by braving floodwaters to buy milk and diapers for his son at home.

On Friday (29 Nov), TikTok user @missha1 shared a video of a man wading through waist-height floodwaters amid heavy rainfall.

father floodwaters milk

Source: @misshaa1 on TikTok

“Papa crossed chest-deep floodwaters to get milk for our son at home. All the stores were closed, and we had run out of milk and diapers,” reads the video caption.

Netizens hail father’s dedication but raise safety concerns

Some netizens praised the father for his dedication while others expressed concern for his safety.

One netizen pointed out that the man’s actions showed how much a father is willing to sacrifice for his children.

Source: @misshaa1 on TikTok
Translation: The sacrifice of a father.

Another user shared that floods are among the greatest fears for parents with young children as they worry about running out of essential supplies like milk and diapers. She added that stocking up in advance is challenging for many families who live from paycheck to paycheck.

Source: @misshaa1 on TikTok
Translation: This is one of the biggest fears during floods, especially with young children. Parents worry about running out of essential supplies like milk and diapers. Stocking up in advance is challenging when living paycheck to paycheck.

This netizen urged flood victims to avoid risking their safety and suggested contacting the authorities for help instead of putting themselves in danger.

Source: @misshaa1 on TikTok
Translation: Please don’t put yourself in danger. Be cautious, especially with the possibility of sudden strong currents. If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Malaysia Civil Defense Department (APM) team for assistance.

Also read: M’sian father walks 6km daily to & from school with daughter so she never misses class

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Featured image adapted from @misshaa1 on TikTok.

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