White-Winged Parakeet Bebe Gains Online Fame After Underwater Trip in Bahamas Submarine

Viral Footage Captures Parakeet's Underwater Journey A white-winged parakeet named Bebe captured the internet's attention after footage of his underwater expedition in the Bahamas amassed more than four million views on Instagram.

The six-year-old bird descended beneath the waves inside a bespoke miniature submarine on March 24 in tranquil harbour waters. The 15-minute journey took Bebe approximately three feet below the surface while Steven Lawyer snorkelled alongside. The miniature submarine, dubbed the Bebesphere, was crafted specifically for the voyage by Steven Lawyer.

It was fashioned from a plastic food container fitted with a paintball air tank, along with valves permitting air circulation throughout the chamber. Steven Lawyer incorporated an oxygen level gauge into the Bebesphere that would sound an alarm should readings fall dangerously low.

The Bebesphere underwent extensive testing in a sink at the Lawyer household prior to the Bahamas excursion, where Bebe displayed no indicators of anxiety whilst submerged.

The footage of Bebe's underwater journey was posted on Instagram on April 4.

Owner Builds Device to Include Bird in Extended Travel Steven Lawyer said: 'He goes everywhere with me and my girlfriend, and so we were taking a longer and extended trip to the Bahamas, we were going to be there for a month, and we just didn't want to be apart from him for that long, and we knew he wouldn't want to be apart from us for that long.

' Steven Lawyer said that Bebe 'actually gets distressed' if he has to go to a 'Bebe sitter' for extended periods of time. ' Steven Lawyer purchased Bebe from a Florida pet shop in 2020.

Parakeet's History of Adventures with Owner Bebe has completed around 15 skydives, travelling in a ventilated plastic bubble attached to the front of Steven Lawyer's suit.

' Steven Lawyer and Bebe have undertaken skiing trips and week-long cycling journeys together. At home, Bebe sleeps on Steven Lawyer's chest. Bebe has been known to attempt answering Steven Lawyer's mobile phone.

Bebe has become a local celebrity in Iowa, posing for thousands of selfies with admirers.

Unexpected Rise to Online Popularity Steven Lawyer said the viral success was 'totally unexpected' given the account had just 38 followers beforehand.

Steven Lawyer said: 'Going viral was totally unexpected, by the way. I think he had like 38 followers, which are just friends that know him very well and love to see his little adventures. ' GB News reported on the story of Bebe's underwater expedition and the custom submarine built by Steven Lawyer.