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Woman misses friend's proposal while distracted by a raccoon video

Filming mishap during friend's proposal

In a hilarious turn of events, one woman's attempt to film her friend's proposal ended up being a series of unfortunate distractions. TikTok user Mary Dawson recently shared a video of the moment she completely missed capturing her friend's engagement because of an unexpected furry visitor.

Mary Dawson posted the video with the caption, 'POV: I shouldn't have been trusted to record my friend's proposal.' The clip shows Dawson standing amidst a beautiful backyard adorned with fairy lights, ready to capture the special moment. Her friend and her friend's boyfriend can be seen in the frame, but just as the boyfriend reaches into his pocket to pull out the engagement ring, Dawson gets distracted.

What could have possibly diverted her attention from such an important moment, you ask? Well, it was none other than a raccoon! Yes, you read that right. As the boyfriend was about to go down on one knee, Dawson's eyes darted towards a movement in the woods behind her. She immediately shifted the camera to film the furry creature instead.

The TikToker zooms in on the raccoon, momentarily forgetting about the proposal happening right in front of her. Eventually, she pans the camera back to the couple, but to her dismay, the proposal had already taken place, and the engaged duo was now joyfully embracing each other in celebration.

In good spirits, Mary Dawson captions the 19-second clip, 'Missed the whole kneeling part. Don't worry, she wasn't mad!' It's evident that she found humor in the situation as she added hashtags like '#raccoon,' '#ifeltsobad,' and '#ifailed.'

The video quickly gained massive popularity, amassing over 24 million views and nearly five million likes on TikTok. Users flooded the comments section with their own humorous remarks and reactions. Some suggested recreating the proposal and making the raccoon a part of the unique story. Others jokingly expressed their disappointment for not being called over to witness the raccoon themselves.

It's safe to say that Mary Dawson's mishap turned into a viral sensation, providing a lighthearted and amusing moment for people across the internet. The unexpected encounter with a raccoon added an unexpected twist to what was supposed to be a heartwarming and sentimental occasion. While she may have missed capturing the kneeling part of the proposal, the video undoubtedly captured the spirit of laughter and the unpredictability that life often brings.

In the end, it's important to remember that even if things don't go exactly as planned, it's the memories and the stories we create along the way that make life truly special. And who knows, maybe this raccoon-filled proposal mishap will become an anecdote that this couple will cherish and share for years to come.

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