LOS ANGELES, CA — A Los Angeles man says his Owala water bottle — not a weapon, not a tool, but his trusty drink container — saved his life after two burglars broke into his home. The terrifying encounter, shared in a pair of viral TikTok videos, has racked up over 22 million views, leaving viewers stunned by his quick instincts and the surprising strength of the dented bottle.
Two Burglars, One Bottle
Musician Binoy (@binoymusic) was sitting on pillows in his living room around 9 p.m. when he noticed the patio door handle shaking violently.
“We luckily have an alarm,” he explained. “But as I was trying to arm it, I could literally see the door handle going, like, violently shaking.”
Moments later, the glass shattered, and the alarm blared. Panicked but determined, Binoy reached for the first thing within arm’s reach — his light green Owala bottle…