Woman Filming Sunset on Lake Captures ‘Cutest, Most Magical Surprise’

A video capturing a cinematic moment in nature at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan, has warmed the hearts of millions on TikTok.
The video shared by Anna Dravland (@survivingwithgoodness) has received 2.8 million views since it was posted on July 25.
In the footage, Dravland frames a stunning sunset through a unique piece of driftwood she found on the shore. A caption shared with the post reads: “I found a beautiful piece of driftwood to video the sunset through. Suddenly the cutest, most magical surprise came along.”
What seemed like a serene sunset video quickly turns into a delightful surprise when a group of ducks waddles into the frame. The ducks gracefully walk across the shore and later can be seen bopping up and down with the waves in the water.
A note overlaid on the video reads: “POV [point of view]: you’re filming the sunset through a piece of driftwood when…”
A subsequent note across the screen says, “My heart be still,” perfectly capturing Dravland’s awe and enchantment at seeing the unexpected visitors.
Presque Isle Park, described as Marquette’s “recreational crown jewel” on the Marquette government website, is a forested, oval-shaped peninsula extending into Lake Superior. Covering 323 acres, it offers visitors breathtaking views, hiking trails and a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.
Initially a lighthouse reservation, the park was deeded to the city of Marquette on July 12, 1886, through the efforts of Peter White, who also contributed to the park’s development by building a road and planting Lombardy poplar trees, according to the government website.
Michigan State University’s (MSU) website highlights the region’s rich avian biodiversity, with over 100 species of ducks found worldwide and various types inhabiting the Great Lakes area, where they’re typically classified as either dabblers or divers.
Diving ducks, for instance, propel themselves underwater for food, consuming fish, plants, mollusks and other invertebrates. Dabbling ducks, on the other hand, forage in shallow water, feeding on plants, seeds, worms and insects, the MSU website says.
The TikTok community has embraced the video, with comments expressing delight and wonder.
“Couldn’t plan that in a million years!! So freaking adorable!” said inagotadavita.
“This is delightful,” wrote laurapacillo785.”
User gingerestkitten commented, “This is the end of a movie and you can’t convince me otherwise,” to which Dravland replied, “And they all lived happily ever after…”
Meanwhile, Cup & Saucer Heart remarked, “This is cinema,” to which Dravland responded, “The kind of masterpiece that can only be witnessed, not created.”
Shayleen Day wrote: “And they drifted off into the sunset,” prompting Dravland to say, “I was DYING from cute and beauty overload!”
“This is delightful,” said laurapacillo785, and Dravland replied: “MELTED me.”
User des wrote: “Ahhhh you can see momma stop and make sure all her babies are comin!! so magical.” Dravland replied: “I could not believe my eyes!”
Newsweek has contacted the original poster via TikTok for comment.
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