Elderly Woman’s Hilarious Misadventure with Store Shutter Captivates Millions on TikTok

In an amusing turn of events, 72-year-old Anne Hughes found herself the center of viral attention after a CCTV video captured her being unexpectedly lifted off the ground when her coat got caught in a store’s security shutter. The incident occurred outside the Best One convenience store in Tonteg, Wales, where Hughes has been employed as a cleaner for the past seven years.

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An elderly woman was left dangling upside down after her coat got caught in the security shutters outside a convenience store in South Wales last Sunday. 71-year-old Anne Hughes was seen outside the Best One shop in Tonteg, waiting for it to open, when the electric metal shutters were raised and snagged the back of her jacket. As the shutter rose, Hughes was dragged up with it, leaving her hanging upside down while desperately grasping her shopping trolley. After a few moments, the shopkeeper rushed out, unhooked Anne, and placed her safely back on her feet. “People say it could happen to anyone, no, it could only happen to me! It’s just lucky I’ve got a good sense of humour,” Anne told reporters. Thankfully, Hughes was not injured in the incident. CCTV footage of this incident has racked up 1.7 million views on TikTok. What do you make of Anne’s predicament?

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The footage shows Hughes waiting outside the store early Monday morning, leaning against the shutter. To her astonishment, her coat becomes entangled, and as the shutter ascends, she is hoisted into the air, legs flailing, as she tries to grasp onto a nearby bin and her purple wheelie shopping bag for support.

The store staff, alerted by Hughes’ calls for help, promptly lowered the shutter. One quick-thinking employee rushed to assist Hughes, helping her disentangle from the awkward predicament. Remarkably, the video of this incident has captivated audiences on TikTok, amassing over 1.9 million views, turning Hughes into an unexpected internet sensation.

Despite the initial shock, Hughes managed to see the humor in the situation, sharing with the BBC her newfound fame’s lighter side and vowing to steer clear of the shutters in the future.

The Best One store also joined in on the fun with a witty comment on their TikTok post, highlighting the light-hearted nature of the incident despite the unexpected drama.