Ludacris recently made headlines after crossing off a unique item from his bucket list during a visit to Alaska. The rapper and actor shared his experience on Monday (Aug. 26), revealing that he drank water directly from an ancient Alaskan glacier while in the state for a show.
While the crystal-clear water might have looked refreshing, social media users quickly expressed concern about the potential dangers of drinking untreated natural water.
In response to the flood of worried comments, Ludacris took to his X account the following day (Aug. 27) to assure fans that he was feeling great and to share how delicious the glacier water tasted. “For everybody asking me how that glacier water really tasted, when I tell y’all I am a water snob, it was the best tasting water I’ve ever had in my life,” he said in a video. He added that the water made him feel like “every cell in my human body was being hydrated and rejuvenated at the same damn time,” and even credited the drink with giving him an extra boost for his performance in Alaska.
In the original post, Ludacris captured the moment he filled up his water bottle from the icy blue glacier and took a sip, exclaiming, “Oh my God!” with excitement.
Despite his enthusiasm, many followers were quick to caution him about the risks of drinking unsterilized natural water, which can contain harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses. One commenter warned, “Be careful with glacier water! Even though it looks fresh and clean, it’s often full of bacteria, parasites, and viruses… Make sure to boil it first to stay safe!”
O’Shea Jackson Jr., son of Ice Cube, even weighed in with a repost of a TikTok video featuring someone who became ill after drinking glacier water, questioning how long it had been since Ludacris took the risky sip.
According to the U.S. National Parks Service, drinking untreated water from natural sources, even if it appears clean, can lead to waterborne diseases. The agency recommends always purifying natural water through filtering and boiling or using chemical treatments to ensure it’s safe to drink.
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