Brazilian Olympian Bruno Lobo saved a drowning woman off the coast of Sao Luís, Brazil, on January 10, and credited God for putting him in the position to perform the heroic act.
“The day God used me as an instrument to save this young woman, all honor and glory to Him,” wrote in a post on Instagram (translated from Portuguese).
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Bruno Lobo of Team Brazil competes in the Men’s Kite on the thirteenth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Marseille Marina on August 8, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Lobo, who is also an orthopedic doctor, competed in kitesurfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is also a two-time Pan American Games champion.
At the time of the rescue, he was training, he said in the video. Lobo claimed he went to the ocean around 5:40 p.m. local time “to do the last test.”
“It was a cloudy day, the wind conditions were not the best, but I decided to test the support that had arrived, it was the first day of using this equipment, I set the camera to record and I headed towards the coast,” he said. the video.
Then he saw her.
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“After walking a few meters, I heard a cry for help and looked at the drowning girl. I quickly approached her with the kite. I tried to calm her down and asked her to climb on my back She was quite tired and without I used the equipment to get her safely onto the sand,” Lobo continued.
Lobo used his equipment to help bring the woman back to shore, then lifeguards provided additional assistance.
World Sailing released a statement Monday praising Lobo’s achievements.
Bruno Lobo of Team Brazil competes in the Men’s Kite on the thirteenth day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Marseille Marina on August 8, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Clive Mason/Getty Images)
“Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo sprung into action when he spotted a woman struggling in the ocean while he was practicing with his new camera off the coast of São Luís, Brazil. Using his kite, he transported her safely to shore,” the statement said. “Excellent work Bruno.”
Bruno concluded his video with a warning to fans and viewers.
“Be warned of the dangers of the sea, rivers and any place you are not familiar with as the current in some places tends to be very strong!”
