Drivers stopped to let the animals cross safely — a scene that melted hearts across social media.<br />A heartwarming moment was captured this week in the city of Tubarão, in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. A group of capybaras — made up of adults and several young ones — calmly crossed José Acácio Moreira Avenue, one of the city’s main roads, creating what many called “the cutest traffic jam in the world.”<br />Motorists halted their vehicles to allow the animals to pass safely as they walked in a neat line to the other side of the street. The video quickly went viral on social media, receiving thousands of comments and shares from viewers touched by the adorable scene.<br />According to local residents, it is common to see groups of capybaras near the Tubarão River, where many of these semi-aquatic rodents live. Although traffic was briefly interrupted, there were no incidents — only smiles and applause from drivers and pedestrians who witnessed the charming moment.<br />“One kind of traffic jam no one minds getting stuck in,” joked one user.<br />Source: social media | Content created with AI and reviewed by the editorial team
