Watch as news anchor swallows fly live on TV – but carries on presenting as it ‘flutters in the back of her throat’

THIS is the bizarre moment a news anchor swallowed a fly while on air and carried on presenting while feeling it “fluttering” in her throat. Farah Nasser, who is an anchor for Canadian news network Global National, seemed to see the funny side as she shared the clip on Twitter, saying “we all need a laugh these days”. While introducing a top story during a recording of Global National, anchor Farah Nasser suddenly stopped mid-read to clear her throat after she says she swallowed a fly, but quickly continued without a sweat. Also see: https://t.co/RCw1drMdni pic.twitter.com/W2VYmdFarx— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) August 30, 2022 The unfortunate journalist had just begun reporting on the broadcast’s top story concerning recent flooding in Pakistan, when the mishap occurred. She bravely continued with the show despite the critter still being lodged in her throat. Later she would tell CNN that she could feel it “fluttering” there as she spoke. She explained that the fly had been seen in the studio but the only worry was that it might land on the camera lens. Before Farah knew it, it had flown into her mouth and become stuck, forcing her to quickly hand over to the story’s reporter. In the footage, she starts off introducing the tragic news item normally. Most read in News BARCA HORROR Moment Brit is stabbed while fighting off mugger who took bag in Barcelona FLIGHTMARE Watch as woman who 'told crew "I'll put you in hospital"' is marched off flight GOODBYE LILIA Lilia's heartbroken mum sobs at funeral after girl, 9, stabbed to death R U OK, VLAD? Moment Putin’s legs twitch as he baffles kids with ‘rubber bums’ speech GUN TERROR Moment assassin points gun at Argentina's Vice President before pulling trigger 'MP SEX ATTACK' Cabinet minister 'sexually assaulted female staffer in bed' However, her facial expression soon changes to a brief grimace and she clears her throat and gulps, attempting to either cough up or swallow the pesky insect. Thankfully she was OK and happy to share the footage to give viewers a laugh. Indeed, some did have a good laugh at her expense but many commenters praised her for her professionalism. One user wrote: “She is a champ! Wow, I would’ve unravelled.” Another chimed in, saying: “You are simply the best!” Others suggested the newsroom could put up protective screens while one even, jokily, suggested an “inquiry into insect swallowing during live television reporting”. Most read in The Sun NO FUEL I drive 100 miles on 1 gallon of fuel & save £40 a month - here's how you can too BILL HELP Full list of key dates when cost of living payments will hit bank accounts 'JUST CHILL, MOM' Britney Spears' son Jayden lifts lid on their toxic family split CHILD'S PLAY Amy Childs shares very rare photo of son as he turns 4 years old I'LL BE BARK Southampton line up Ross Barkley free transfer just days after Chelsea exit EXTRA CREDIT Millions on Universal Credit and other benefits to get Christmas bonus Farah called the ordeal “very much a first world problem given the story I’m introducing”. This comes after Doug Ford, a prominent Canadian politician, swallowed a bee live on air last month. Twitter @globalnews/Farah NasserFarah suddenly grimaced and tried to clear her throat while live on air[/caption]