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3-year-old Arthur has become a real hero after his mom broadcast the video showing him saving his friend from drowning in a swimming pool.
by Pascale Perrier
Yes, there is no age to be a hero! Arthur de Oliviera, a 3 year old boy, managed to save his friend from drowning while swimming in a swimming pool in Itapertura, Brazil.
A heroic act
While swimming in his parental pool, Arthur, 3, saved his friend, Henrique from drowning. Indeed, according to the Brazilian media SF Noticìas, the latter fell into the water looking for his floating buoy in the pool. Waving his hands, the boy struggled to rise to the surface.
Filmed by a surveillance camera, we can see the young boy in difficulty. However, the drama was avoided thanks to the intervention of Arthur who spared no efforts to rescue his friend. Equipped with a buoy, the latter extricated his friend from the water in seconds.
The mother posted the video on Facebook, sparking a stir among internet users. In the video, the mom warns parents that the accident happened in 30 seconds and emphasizes the importance of being vigilant when children are playing outside.
"This is a warning for those who have a swimming pool and children in the house" she wrote, showing her love for her little one "Thanks be to God, it ends well, my son Arthur, my pride, a real hero"
The police also wanted to congratulate the little boy on his courageous and heroic act by visiting him at his home.
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