Brazilian Olympian Bruno Lobo gave all the credit to God for putting him in a position to perform a heroic act when he rescued a drowning woman off the coast of San Luis, Brazil, on January 10th.
“I give all honor and glory to God on the day he used me as an instrument to save this young woman,” she wrote in an Instagram post (translated from Portuguese).
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Bruno Lobo of Brazil competes in the men's kite event on day 13 of the 2024 Paris Olympics at Marseille Marina on August 8, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Lobo, who is also an orthopedic surgeon, competed in kitesurfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He has won the Pan American Games twice.
He said in the video that he was busy training at the time of the rescue. Lobo claimed he entered the water at around 5:40 p.m. local time to “do a final test.”
“It was a cloudy day and the wind conditions were not the best, but we decided to test the support that had arrived. It was our first day using this material, so we set the camera to record and headed to the coast. ” he said. video.
Then he looked at her.
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“After sailing a few meters, I heard cries for help and turned to the drowning girl. I quickly approached her with the kite. I tried to calm her down and I asked her to climb onto my back. She was quite tired and didn't have the energy. I used the device to get her safely to the beach,” Lobo continued.
Lobo used his equipment to help bring the woman back to shore, after which lifeguards provided further assistance to her.
World Sailing released a statement Monday praising Lobo's heroic act.
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Bruno Lobo of Brazil competes in the men's kite event on day 13 of the 2024 Paris Olympics at Marseille Marina on August 8, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Clive Mason/Getty Images)
“Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo was training off the coast of San Luis, Brazil with a new camera when he spotted a woman in distress in the ocean and took action. He used his kite to bring her to safety. “He was brought to shore,” the statement said. “Good job, Bruno.”
Bruno ended the video with a warning to fans and viewers.
“Be careful of the dangers in the ocean, rivers, and other places you don't know, as the currents can be very strong in some places!”
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