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Olympian kite surfer Bruno Lobo heroically rescued a drowning woman off the coast of São Luís, Brazil, using his board to bring her to shore safely. The dramatic rescue was caught on video.
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Olympian kite surfer rescues woman from drowning

Charlie Watton
Last updated: January 13, 2025 3:21 pm
Charlie Watton Published January 13, 2025
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Bruno Lobo rescued the woman who was drowning. (Picture: Jam Press)
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An Olympian kite surfer rescued a woman from drowning with the dramatic moment captured on video.

Bruno Lobo, who appeared at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was out practicing with a new camera.

The 31-year-old was kitesurfing off the coast of São Luís, north of Brasilia, Brazil.

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Whilst out in the sea, Bruno heard screaming before noticing a woman who appeared to be drawing in the water.

Olympian kite surfer Bruno Lobo heroically rescued a drowning woman off the coast of São Luís, Brazil, using his board to bring her to shore safely. The dramatic rescue was caught on video.
Bruno Lobo. (Picture: Jam Press)

The Brazilian Olympian, who is also an orthopaedic doctor, made his way towards the woman before jumping into the water.

The 31-year-old pulled the woman towards his board before making his way to shore.

The pair were greeted by lifeguards at the shore who helped get her to safety.

In the clip, the woman thanked the Olympian before walking away with friends.

(Picture: Jam Press)

The incident occurred on 12 January, as reported by Need To Know.

Bruno Lobo stated: “I only did my duty.

“In the right place at the right time.

“The sea is really very dangerous.

“The tide can pull you out to sea.”

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