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A TikTok video showing a ship looming over a New Orleans street has gone viral, with more than 15 million views on X as of Aug. 26, 2025.

The clip, originally posted on TikTok and reshared on X, shows a woman standing on a neighborhood street as a massive cargo ship glides by behind a flood wall. From her vantage point, the ship appears level with the cars and houses, making it look as if the vessel is driving down the road.

"New Orleans being underwater and the only thing that’s separating them is a wall… yes, that’s a ship," the caption reads. "I’ve always wondered what below sea level looks like."

The post has shocked many viewers unfamiliar with the city’s geography. For residents, though, it’s a reminder of a reality that has defined New Orleans for centuries — and one t

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