Man gets a tattoo of Sydney’s famous skyline – and the design’s hidden meaning has moved thousands since he shared it with the world
- A man has shared a moving photo of his new tattoo with a secret message
- The 31-year-old has is lucky to be alive after suffering a major health setback
- He got a tattoo to commemorate his return to health and shared it online
A man who had Sydney’s famous skyline tattooed on his forearm has moved thousands of people since sharing a photo of his ink with the world.
The 31-year-old’s tattoo maps out the city’s iconic Sydney Tower, Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
But the hidden meaning behind the tattoo – not the clever design – is what has people talking.
A Sydney man, 31, who has undergone major heart surgery is lucky to be alive and has got a tattoo to commemorate the success of his operation
While the silhouette is clearly Sydney Harbour, a small outline of a love heart scribbled in pink ink sits on the far left corner.
The man revealed that he had gotten the tattoo after undergoing major heart surgery at 31.
The first two bumps on the design, which look similar to building tops, are in fact the man’s actual heart beat from when he was admitted to hospital.
‘I had severe arrhythmia,’ he explained.
The man shared the photograph on Reddit, where it quickly went viral with close to 50,000 views and dozens of comments.
Social media users were quick to praise the man for his positive outlook on life.
‘Hope you are recovering well, buddy. That’s a great tattoo of this lovely city,’ one man said.
‘Nice tattoo man, good luck with the heart, gotta love those Vaucluse views,’ another said.