Brazilian Olympic Kite Surfer Saves Drowning Woman
- Bruno Lobo, a Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer, saved a 15-year-old girl, Maria Duarte, from drowning at Praia do Olho in São Luis, Maranhão.
- Lobo swam to Duarte's rescue, guided her back to his board, and used his kite to bring them both safely to shore.
- Lobo received the Alferes Moraes Souto Medal from the Maranhão Military Fire Department for his heroic actions.
- Duarte described Lobo as an 'angel' and expressed immense gratitude for his rescue efforts.
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Olympic kite surfer Bruno Lobo rescues drowning woman at sea - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
(CNN) — Olympic kite surfer Bruno Lobo used his athletic prowess for good while rescuing a drowning woman from the ocean. Lobo was kite surfing and testing his camera off the coast of the city of São Luís, Brazil, on Friday when he encountered a woman in distress in the water. “After sailing a few meters I heard a cry for help and looked at the girl who was drowning,” he explained in a post on Instagram, which was accompanied by a video of the i…
Olympic Kite Surfer Heads Out To Test Gear, Ends Up Rescuing Drowning Woman
An Olympic kite surfer was in the right place at the right time on Friday when he was able to rescue a woman who was drowning off the coast of Sao Luís, Brazil.Bruno Lobo was out testing new gear in cloudy, windy conditions when he heard someone crying for help. The Paris Olympian, who is also an orthopedic doctor, rushed toward the woman, who was struggling to stay above water."I promptly approached her with the kite, tried to calm her down and…
Olympic Kite Surfer Saves Drowning Woman in Dramatic Video – WATCH
An Olympic-level kite surfer for Brazil happened to be testing out some video equipment on his board when he suddenly became the only hope of rescue for a stranded, exhausted swimmer. 31-year-old Bruno Lobo described the rescue as “the day that God used me as an instrument to save this young woman, all honor and […] The post Olympic Kite Surfer Saves Drowning Woman in Dramatic Video – WATCH appeared first on Good News Network.
Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo rescues drowning teenage girl in Brazil
Bruno Lobo, an Olympic kitesurfer who represented Brazil at the Paris 2024 Summer Games, saved a 15-year-old girl from drowning at Praia do Olho in São Luis, Maranhão, on Friday. Lobo, who was testing a new camera while kitesurfing, noticed Maria Duarte struggling to stay afloat in the rough waters. He quickly turned around and swam to her rescue, abandoning his board to help. Lobo guided Duarte back to his board and used his kite to bring them …
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