Yuvraj Singh shares video of swan ‘cleaning’ plastic waste. Old video goes viral again

Though old, the video is going viral again after Yuvraj Singh posted it.

Updated on: Oct 13, 2019, 18:18:27 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Yuvraj Singh, former Indian all-rounder, recently took to Twitter to post a video that has now left many sad and worried. Though old, the video is going viral again after Singh posted it.

The video has created quit a stir among people. (Twitter/yuvraj singh)

Using the hashtags #StopOceanPlasticPollution and #ClimateChangeIsReal, Yuvraj Singh shared the video of a swan ”cleaning” tattered bits of plastics with its bill. “Heartbreaking to see them suffer this way. Plastic is choking our planet, we need to find ways to eliminate it,” he wrote. “Let’s learn from these innocent birds and be a part of the solution not part of the pollution,” Singh added.

Since being shared, the video has gathered about 23,000 views. It has also collected over 4,500 likes and close to 900 retweets.

The video previously piqued netizen’s interest when it was shared by a Twitter user and sparked all sorts of reactions. Expectedly, the post shared by Yuvraj Singh also attracted various comments.

Previously, a video of a monkey closing a tap after drinking water went viral and amused tweeple.

What do you think of the video?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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