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Reporter Gets A Hilariously Wet Surprise After Not Realizing She's In The Direct Path Of A Sprinkler
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By Koh MochizukiSep 09, 2020
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He received his B.A. in English literature and is fluent in Japanese.

In addition to being a neophyte photographer, he is a huge Disney aficionado and is determined to conquer all Disney parks in the world to publish a photographic chronicle one day. Mickey goals.

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Anything can happen to a reporter who is live at the scene—including being interrupted by an onlooker wanting their five-seconds of fame.

Or in this case, getting showered by an irrigation sprinkler from afar. 

Global News New Brunswick's Shelley Steeves—that's Canada, not New Jersey—was reporting from a field to discuss how proper irrigation results in thriving crops and was oblivious of the sprinkler that was making its way toward her from behind.

Consequently, she got a surprise and the internet got a giggle. 

Global News posted a brief clip on their Facebook page as a reminder that "reporters should always be aware of their surroundings."

Note taken.

You can watch the 11-second video here.

People on social media were amused by Steeves' hilarious response to the impromptu shower.




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Others wondered why the cameraman didn't give a colleague a heads up.

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Global News/Facebook


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Global News/Facebook

Not everyone would have reacted the same way...

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...although they should note Steeves' coat and the fact this took place in New Brunswick, Canada with cold water.

Snow Storm GIF by GEICOGiphy

When it comes to needing a good chuckle during these trying times, Shelley Steeves has got us covered.

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