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

— iLexc (@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

— ᗷᒪᗩᑕK ᗷᑌᗪᗪᗩᖴᒪY ʚїɞ (@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

— fenty (@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