A video showing a toddler struggling in incoming waves while a couple apparently films a social media reel on a beach has sparked outrage online. The footage shows the pair walking along the shoreline with a phone or selfie stick as the child falls onto the sand and is buffeted by waves. According to X user Mariyam, who shared the video, a passerby noticed the child’s predicament and rushed to rescue her. Mariyam alleged that the couple were so engrossed in recording themselves that they failed to recognise the danger. The video has prompted criticism over parental supervision and social media obsession. However, the location and date remain unknown, and the footage’s authenticity and circumstances could not be independently verified.