A heartwarming video of an African American man swimming in Montgomery, Alabama, waters to assist a dock worker in distress has gained popularity online, with many referring to him as the “Black Aquaman.” The footage shows the heroic individual bravely rescuing the stranded worker, displaying his selflessness and courage.
The incident that garnered national attention and sparked a plethora of hilarious memes transpired on August 6, 2023, when several people were taken into custody after a fight broke out at Montgomery’s Riverfront Park in Alabama.
“A teenager working on a riverboat, known only as Aaren, displayed remarkable courage and bravery when they jumped into the water to assist a dock worker who was in distress. The 16-year-old swimmer is being hailed as a hero on social media, with many praising their quick thinking and selfless actions.
me liking every single meme about the montgomery uprising and Black aquaman pic.twitter.com/mQC5OHQBs5
— Marissa (@rissa_simmone) August 7, 2023
Yall play way too muchhhh☠️ “Take a Seat” and callin him Black Aquaman/Barnacle Boy I’m cryin- pic.twitter.com/ayVMTKIqZ2
— iLexcꨄ (@GgLexC) August 7, 2023
Top 10 names given to this young hero:
10. Black Aquaman
9. JJ Fish
8. Michael B Phelps
7. Captain Hook
6. Catfish Cuz
5. Kofi Kingfish
4. Tyrone Lochte
3. 21 Tilapia
2. Lil' Namor
1. Shaquille O'Gills pic.twitter.com/a6c4lbe4HP
— Mike Kincaide (@mikekincaide) August 7, 2023
Black Aquaman in WrestleMania😂 ,Get that commentary guy for Zuck vs Elon pic.twitter.com/3RsrFSXGuJ
— Clip Clip (@NaShare3) August 7, 2023
Everybody, can we all send some love and a big thank you to our young brother, Aaren Rudolph, aka "AquaMayne" "Black Aquaman" "ScubaGooding Jr.", oh Lord, these names 🤣🤣🤣
This young man was raised properly. We love ya, Aaren!#AarenRudolph #montgomerybrawl #Alabamaboatbrawl pic.twitter.com/niwLRoKOqP
— Cₕₑᵣₑₗₗₑ bₑ ₜₐₗₖᵢₙ ₛₕᵢₜ! (@DFiosa) August 8, 2023
Shout out to the boy who swam for that action to help a brother out. Folks are callin' him the black aquaman 😂 #Montgomery #riverboatbrawl #BlackTwitter pic.twitter.com/JSBbz81oWk
— Rihannafenty (@fentygirl99) August 7, 2023
Aaren A.K.A Black Aquaman/Ja’Michael from the Montgomery Brawl😂. Explains ALOT 💪🏽🏊🏽 pic.twitter.com/irejybslXY
— JAY ME'CHELLE (@so_thatsjay) August 7, 2023
Black Twitter the call went out and the Alabama Riverboat Brawl was on!
The White Chair of Justice. Black Aquaman reporting for duty pic.twitter.com/ZfGMbHUM98
— Bae Bonobo (@BaeBonobo) August 8, 2023
It was over when Black Aquaman showed up! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/TQRKvwiESX
— KarateRota (@KarateRota) August 7, 2023
