Heroic Dad Dives Over Fence to Rescue Toddler in Pool

They're calling this man "SuperDad" after he saved his son from possibly drowning in a pool. Albert Passavanti didn't hesitate when he saw his 1-year-old son, Rocco, fall into the pool. He leaped over a safety fence and into the pool to rescue his baby boy. Passavanti told Inside Edition that his son was in the water for a few seconds, but it was still scary. "You have got to get to him as quickly as you possibly can," he said. "You just absolutely have to keep an eye on your kids. I don’t care what measures you have in place." #InsideEdition

[@GawBil]

"You don't need superhero abilities to jump over a fence." The most sensible thing said in this video.

[@iAMPharaoh6jah]

Agreed!!

[@Batony]

Exactly

[@makeouthill2007]

God loves you 😎💪

[@higurashianduminekoconnect1702]

You do when it's chest-high

[@sharpballer7751]

@@higurashianduminekoconnect1702 Actually no. It is simply called being athletic. I can jump over fences my chest height with out diving

[@JTRulzzz]

Surely anyone sitting in that position drinking a beer has thought “I bet I can jump over that”

[@kidcharlemagne9942]

@Kelly Jones lmao

[@bellairaheta1157]

true jajajaja

[@TheMsklg1981]

Right 😂😂😂

[@TheMsklg1981]

Kelly Jones I agree. What’s the point of the gate if it’s open? Also who watches their child near a pool and only physically reacts after the child falls in. He was too relaxed, imo,.

[@tonyt4732]

@@TheMsklg1981 bro just shut up lmao

[@SauceOnly]

perfect form

[@vivaciousmyosotis]

Perfect soon-to-be top comment

[@jojostoenail2162]

Fax that was tuff

[@paco4716]

pffff

[@lousiano8813]

Hold up thp, Who has cameras in dey backyard 😭😭 Whatta Rare Moment

[@無題6376]

Leaving comment.

[@askinni]

This is why we need to appreciate our parents. EDIT: Sorry for those with bad ones. All kids deserve good parents.

[@jayherman1394]

Kid almost drowned cuz das was on his phone instead of watching him let's see thus story for how it is

[@MikeC-nu7ty]

keeping your kids from drowning in a pool you chose to have when you chose to bring said kid into the world is hardly heroic or worthy of praise lol.

[@missld6856]

Also what is the point of having the pool fence only on one side of the pool obviously the fence wasn’t able to do its job since the parents were dumb enough to have the full fence around the pool and not watching thier kid

[@mcreemuffins]

@@jayherman1394and yet somehow he was watching him ever heard of multitasking

[@mcreemuffins]

@@missld6856’not watching their kid’ yet he’s talking to his son and got up the moment he fell in

[@CarlosChavez-fs4mz]

Dad:*Jumps over fence Me:*Walks around it

[@totally.syd.]

rude person calling someone a dummy

[@selenacastillo303]

I dont think he might have time if he walks aroujd it but good idea tho

[@zaniyahthevloger5679]

Carlos Chavez his child would’ve passed out

[@dapro2524]

Baby : Dead

[@pheonix7277]

Kid:*Asphyxiates

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

He's lucky he didn't break his neck and yes he was super man for sure

[@jessemccoy9113]

you cant break your neck from that

[@joeyanddvaness666]

jesse mccoy . From diving head first into a shallow end? Actually uh, ya can

[@DrunkenSlob]

He watched it happen just so he can be a hero

[@chaycee1234]

Vanessa Tuliau if you know how do dive 4 feet or more of pool height is nothing

[@GlideLethal]

Vanessa Tuliau Na ur just stupid if u break ur neck

[@MrMasterDebate]

Dad. I miss you. You were just as kind as this man . You saved me countless times. But I couldn’t save you from cancer...I miss you

[@kaleyyyyyyy9761]

I’m sorry

[@A14-m1j]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@waynesworld686]

Sorry bro I😞

[@gayaneg.3805]

So sorry. 💔

[@TheRealTorG]

RIP

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

When I was 18 months old I just walked into a pool. We were visiting friends who had a pool. My dad was leisurely doing the side stroke at the time and saw me so headed towards the side of the pool even though he didn't think I would walk in. I did without even a pause. Thankfully he was close enough to immediately catch me. Never assume anything when it comes to small children.

[@fghghgvh]

what’s the point of the gate if anybody can walk in?

[@isabelkelleher7132]

Cartoons can be deep too The gate is open so it would be closed usually

[@christopherross4375]

Exactly!!!

[@LadyGrey260]

The child can’t walk in if the gate is closed

[@novemberthe18]

He's saying why have a gate and leave it open

[@LadyGrey260]

Christian Ortiz ah ok. In that case I agree

[@LaughLounge11]

they r drinking beers, no fence is high enough for a drunk man.

[@taeverse8048]

I- Yes..

[@yDVClipsx]

He’s also from Florida, nothing can get in his way

[@Someone-bh4lg]

@@yDVClipsx except for snow lol

[@yDVClipsx]

@@Someone-bh4lg Wouldn’t be surprised if he owns a flamethrower

[@sandysnow5747]

@@yDVClipsx has a person from Florida i can confirm all of us own flamethrowers

[@mercedessadhouredits7299]

Did anyone notice there’s people in the pool and hot tub and did nothing

[@JayJay-ky4cc]

Mercedes Hernandez they couldn’t do anything cause he saved him so fast

[@mtvta1981]

They didn't get the chance to do anything but I'm sure would do something but the dad was so fast.

[@tje5553]

They didn't have to do anything...dad went all superman in an instant

[@ninacruz1199]

The dad acted so fast they had no chance

[@icantchooseausername1150]

I think they were swimming towards the baby and the dad went all superman

[@cvx5422]

That guy is very lucky he didn’t injure his spine and end up in a wheelchair , thank God.

[@supererikman5331]

He did what any father would do, protect their children even if it risks potential injury.

[@cvx5422]

@@supererikman5331 I totally agree and admire that man. My reaction was because a good friend of mine dove into a shallow pond,, at night, and was a paraplegic until he died at an early age from complications from that . The hairs on my neck stand up when I see people dive into somewhat shallow water, clearly dad knew what he was going and 💯 did the right thing.

[@kita1989]

Wow, your read my exact thoughts. Sorry about your friends passing ​@cvx5422

[@Nanaflores59]

I think this guy allowed this to happen to make a viral video. Sorry he had to know child would fall in after walking into fenced pool.

[@srccde]

​@@supererikman5331 You can't protect your children if you snap your spinal cord and drown. That's the point. You can't rescue someone if you need rescuing yourself.

[@susanstraitfox]

It's honestly amazing how our body reacts when a child, specially your own, is in any kind of danger!! That adrenaline rush is no joke

[@vinceventresca6763]

You’re not kidding. One night, when my son was five, I caught my son when he fell down the steps. All I remember is standing in front of my television, then hearing him stumble at the top of the steps. The next thing I remember is holding him halfway up the steps, after I caught him. For the life of me I cannot recall getting from the television to the stairs, nor do I remember actually catching him. My son, who’s now 10, will occasionally bring it up and ask what I was thinking when it happened. I’ll tell him that I have no recollection of what was going through my head at that moment. That had to have been the fastest I ever moved in my life. So, yeah, that adrenaline rush is no joke at all.

[@Maspets]

@@vinceventresca6763 So you ran over and caught your kid. I hope that's not considered exceptional.

[@AnimationKid]

@@vinceventresca6763 oh wow that’s amazing, my story was when my little sister was playing with her dolls and the t.v came crashing down, somehow I got out of my bed pushed my sister out of the so she wouldn’t be hit by the t.v, I don’t remember how I got there either it all happened extremely fast but I only remember that I was hit in the process of trying to get her away from the t.v, I didn’t feel pain but after the adrenaline cooled, mannn did it hurt

[@Mellow84]

Adrenaline dump

[@user-wt2me2fe5t]

It's honestly amazing how stupid a man can be by leaving a pool gate open for a toddler.

[@Sports4LifeBasketball]

Although it was pretty “heroic”, anyone would do that to save their child. Edit: To everyone saying that not everyone cares about their children, my point is most people do and do whatever it takes to save their children, so this video wasn’t so special.

[@secraze3804]

This is mostly true but you don’t see it much in person and it’s cool that you see it on camera

[@jere3604]

The dive just made it look more dramatic, he could of ran around the fence and saved the kid that way and it would of been okay

[@sagarprasad1436]

Some people might have panicked

[@totally.syd.]

yeah I agree

[@jfydjaja7077]

@@jere3604 not really that would take too long

[@westonhanlon]

**Grown man jumps over a 4 foot fence.** Inside edition: this man became a superhero

[@LaughingLimbo]

Weston ツ lol true

[@BigJ0hn_steez]

And cat’s do it with ease.. so what’s the point? 😂

[@imdonelol4495]

You should post a video where your shocked to death because your child is drowning and you have to think quick about what to do in situation that is life or death💁just a thought

[@erennyeker500]

The point' is save someone live. Not just jump fence . Idiot

[@westonhanlon]

J.Y.P *NotReal* not just jump fence isn’t a sentence. Idiot

[@jwick1215]

A Dad's gotta do what a Dad's gotta do. Excellent. God bless you and your family.🙏

[@NUKEDXGAMING]

I feel like he was perfecting that dive in his head before the kid actually fell in lol

[@lucidsnow4110]

I mean I would be lol

[@therobbieunited]

well he did watch his kid fall in

[@taahirahedwards4724]

🤣🤣

[@cipherP9]

Hmmm? I find it fishy they have a camera recording from the perfect angle to capture everything. I hope he didn’t set this up for views or GoFundMe page. I’m sure he already thought of what moves he was going to make “if this happens”.

[@commontruther6602]

@@therobbieunited his kid fell in lol big deal. It wouldve took a long time for the kid to drown. He actin like he had to save that very second 🤣😂

[@l0pez721]

me: **coughs** random dude: omg bless you Inside Edition: LOOK HOW THIS HEROIC PERSON SAYS BLESS YOU TO A TOTAL STRANGER

[@keems2142]

4 LOOOOL

[@ciarramae2048]

Lmaooo

[@anirbanmjee7790]

This one is pretty laughable

[@sosaoneusbeisbejs8385]

Who tf says “bless you” to a cough?

[@guad_]

@@sosaoneusbeisbejs8385 fax

[@Diddley_Squat]

I pulled a splinter from my kids foot with some tweezers. Give me a trophy

[@jackmehoff2552]

Did you have a can of tooheys red in ya hand?

[@poodie6648]

Michael robert 😂😂😂

[@Audiee013]

😂

[@toffybatter1034]

@@jackmehoff2552 He had a tin of spinach.

[@weathersytv3572]

Get this man an interview from inside edition

[@bluesky5384]

Thank God he was actually being a parent and watching his kid. Too many of these stories end in drowning.

[@okingfs]

“Superman strength” Dude jump over a 4’ foot fence 😂

[@neondrivercartman3569]

He could have walked around it. Looks like someone's looking for attention

[@hro7411]

It was faster to jump and you could tell hes a good dad since he did not think all he thought ok he fell in the pool and i need to help him its not for "attention"

[@muntuable]

He laterally fell over the fence lol.

[@fastxsam]

Lets see that video of you flying over one

[@rtks7750]

@@okingfs I think you should actually show us a video of you jumping over one 4 foot fence

[@charger8020]

That was a 3 foot fence but still I couldn’t jump over it

[@arandomnamethatexistssomeh9403]

4 ft*

[@shivj8040]

A random name that exists somehow it’s 3 foot it says it on the fence if you pause the video

[@arandomnamethatexistssomeh9403]

@@shivj8040 oh, sorry i didnt see :3 its pretty high still

[@pastelrainbows9068]

Ppl the the tall ailment thing can jump over it tho

[@arandomnamethatexistssomeh9403]

@@pastelrainbows9068 well only tall people i guess but if i jumped that high i would be on my bed with kramps

[@phina8392]

If you have a pool, teach you’re kids to swim before they can walk...

[@misslawless6021]

This.

[@ihatesweets4273]

how do they even swim if they cant walk? they need to walk first

[@konnan442]

@@ihatesweets4273 Here in Arizona, and I'm sure elsewhere, they have swim classes for toddlers

[@tirasmith3891]

Facts!!!

[@tirasmith3891]

@@ihatesweets4273 false have you ever seen underwater birth ? The child swims up with no assistance

[@cindymc7e875]

My grandfather jumped a 6’ fence, sprinted across a field and nearly tossed a Model A off my (2 year old) uncle’s chest. He was a very slight 5’6”. All the older siblings never forgot, and so his great grandchildren will tell their own about the kind of people we come from! ❤ Don’t let family stories die out, folks!

[@thecomedian6205]

He's nothing special he just is a father who loves his kid

[@p0lo214]

the comedian some people don’t even have a father

[@victoroduor3855]

That's why he's special, he's willing to do anything for his kid

[@GrippysocksCC]

victor oduor lol he just jumped in a pool to get his son 😂 news was slow today I guess. this happens at every pool party with kids lol

[@GamerSytheYT]

I dont have a father any more 😔😔😔

[@iccyricardo7608]

@@victoroduor3855 I would hope that saving your 18 month old kid who cant swim from drowning is a societal norm. And it is.

[@emmaclowes693]

A life jacket would of been a great idea.

[@kimjongun5676]

Or those arm floaters

[@eliteauto10]

Ikr

[@angelmarin5820]

Closing the gate would of been a great idea.

[@daryeusford9696]

You Know how some white people

[@LaughingLimbo]

Emma Clowes what I’m wondering is why didn’t he immediate get up and run over to him when he saw he was near the pool

[@MangoLokito]

Why was the gate open in the first place knowing they had little kids around

[@curtiscobb4796]

@Candy Girl the mom should've gotten up when she saw him walking in 🤔

[@bugejalouisa9971]

There was someone in the pool and someone in the hot tub the child would not have drowned

[@Slot1025]

How about pay attention instead of drinking in the first place... Stupid!!!!!!!

[@taylorrhouser]

Wow everyone in this comment section is so judgmental. You can’t police your kids 24/7, if I had to get up and move my kid every time they went where they weren’t supposed to go I’d never be able to do anything else 🙄 point is he was paying attention and did what he needed to do when it went wrong

[@MangoLokito]

@@taylorrhouser you realize its a PARENT'S JOB to monitor their kids and make sure they're safe 24/7 right? Why even become a parent if you dont have time to "safeguard" your kids? Yeah we get that there were people there watching but it only takes a quick second for them to fall in and drown.

[@kendrawaddams3174]

Dad was NOT going to let that happen on his watch. Bless him.

[@joshalberto2814]

I like how the lazy mom just watching from the jacuzzi

[@verysmellygal]

Josh Alberto lmfaooo

[@joski9030]

Good spot, makes me think this has happened before.

[@wonderlust5718]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂you made my day i laughed a lot😂

[@kingwacky184]

Josh Alberto You don’t know that is the mom.

[@Kaasbroodje30]

Think her name is karen

[@brendankelley3755]

I guess it's heroic. More like a good dad doing what a good dad should do. All part of the job.

[@kelliekells404]

Thank you! 100% agree. So many comments on here that he wasn't watching his kid and blah blah. He was watching and did his parently duty to save and protect your child!

[@Rocket_Man.]

Yes, he was watching her and waited until she fell into the pool to take any immediate action⁉️

[@TheJohnnystockman]

kellie kells he let his kid get put into that position. I have a child and a pool and she always has her swimmers on just in case she falls in.

[@josegallegos122]

That dad sucks why even let him get close to the pool pick him up and put him somewhare safer what a lazy dad just to a sream watch boooo this dad sucks

[@montykin2863]

Brendan Kelley exactly

[@marcusplier1187]

Dad: when his son falls into the pool Me: when I drop my phone into a puddle

[@zaphiris]

lol

[@misswogdaily2344]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😋

[@TheMrHashi]

Underrated lol

[@andreingramakadjscrewrip7372]

@SquidBag SHUT YO NUT ASS UP

[@leyte1601]

@SquidBag Stupidity level 100,000

[@HowlzzPlayz]

When I was like really young, probably under 4 years old, I fell into my pops pool and of course I didn’t know how to swim, then out of no where, my sister jumped in and saved me. My sister really is a hero and so does this dad, good on you 👍✨

[@Danilo12299]

That’s normal I don’t know what’s so impressive. But good reflexes and thinking

[@Jessica094]

Samo Danilo these days soooo many parents don’t pay attention to their kids, and they drown in these situations.its typical that a parent is labeled a poor victim, rather that a hero mom/dad.thats why it’s impressive.

[@Danilo12299]

jessica ann thats what im trying to say

[@zexsin2117]

He leaped a fence could u do a dive like that? Tbh I would of tore the fence down

[@Danilo12299]

Zex Sin he’s a grown ass man

[@help3102]

@@Danilo12299 so what?

[@zenamustafa8260]

What about that girl sitting down and watching him falling down she didn't even move wtf🙄🙄🙄

[@My.Lifes.Journey]

Exactly, looked like there were other people in the pool. It's a cute story I guess, no one hurt, dad's hailed a hero, Inside Edition gets a story, everyone wins.

[@My.Lifes.Journey]

@Andros 😂

[@urworsenightmare4295]

Lol

[@maniaha8661]

Where is the girl? Sorry I'm blind 😂 but seriously for real where is she?

[@zenamustafa8260]

@@maniaha8661 watch it from the beginning at the little jacuzzi

[@jason7793]

Imagine if he failed the jump

[@user-dw3oy4ov9z]

iShredder LOL

[@kirbstomped361]

Oof

[@timewastingstudios153]

LimeCheese lol? I don’t think that’s something to say “LOL” to..

[@Corrupt7]

Carlos Vasquez it is cause just imagine him breaking the whole fence down

[@QuincyDawg]

Or dived into the child

[@garywoods3561]

He waited for it to happen to be a hero.

[@janicehammond6229]

I’d be more impressed if the gate was locked.

[@bemnetayele901]

Common sense right there

[@Pumpkin0_0]

There were people in that space, off to the side and in the pool itself. That's why it was open.

[@Usernames_are_hard_to_think_of]

I think it’s more impressive that he jumped over and got to his son sooner than running around and going through the gate. The baby is small, and I’m assuming the baby did not think that he’d suddenly not be able to breathe and could swallow and breathe in a lot of water. The extra second or two for the dad to run around that gate, jump in and get to the kid could be enough time for the baby to swallow too much water for his little lung capacity

[@RobertRod818]

Seriamente

[@patrickh7695]

Yeah “super dad” let’s 1 year old fall into the pool and then decides to save his life! Bigger deal if he didn’t leave the gate open and let the kid play next to the pool 🤨

[@TJWC]

Why didnt he get up when he saw the lil whipper snapper go inside, instead of calling out "watch". I'm glad he resuced the baby...but...

[@prettypaid4862]

Exaclty

[@monsieurleloup6667]

For real stupid ass idiot. But hes saved him so hes still a good dad.

[@baberooblack]

There was someone in the pool and hot tub. He was telling them to watch. Not the kid to watch the pool

[@kareemb3492]

Theresa Cole the boy just wanted the ball, it’s not like the man needed to get up

[@cacaeater6000]

BE THANKFUL HES FREAKING ALIVE

[@rustyshackleford1656]

Did she really just ask him how he jumped over a 4 foot fence

[@jamesagwe2981]

POCKET SAND

[@rustyshackleford1656]

Kori Hoornstra HOW DO YOU KNOW ME

[@SandStormXII]

Lol because she couldn’t do it

[@ImparableEM]

"superman strength" lol

[@RowneyPowers]

Rusty Shackleford Bet you couldn't do it

[@bjmccoy5638]

All in all even though the gate was open he’s still a good father.

[@user-dw3oy4ov9z]

Plot twist: The toddler was a paid actor.

[@houseofcore3195]

LimeCheese oh no I should not have not laughed that hard lmao!

[@darkcrystal222]

*HE* *IS*

[@thecocoflamingo5775]

LOL 😂

[@erenkaslte8046]

This does seem staged.

[@JackJohnson-mc7ki]

Plot twist comments blow goats..

[@bairdy9268]

The boy barely hit the water before the guy dived in 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

Bairdy92 they can die fast. I wouldn’t risk it and do the same thing.

[@bairdy9268]

flxwercxrpse he dived so fast the boy never even got wet 😂

[@christopheribarra1170]

Parents can be insanely overprotective. And from experience, he looks like the military type of guy and I used to know a girl who's dad was in the army and he was insanely overprotective.

[@bairdy9268]

Christopher Ibarra it’s over-exaggerated beyond belief 😂 the guy could’ve walked round the fence and got the boy and he would’ve been fine 😂

[@kawaiiplaysroblox9867]

Haters be like 😛😋😑

[@andrewjames4346]

My wife does that when I drop my wallet.

[@alvarogarcia1961]

Only that's a lie cause your gay

[@mrdallas1271]

My wife has her own wallet.

[@Ohiobushcraft]

Lmao

[@rickyjohnson974]

@@mrdallas1271 LMFAO

[@szoszke3439]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AlliterativeAtheist]

Go Dad!!!!!!!!!!

[@hacktheplanet949]

" his dad is giving a careful eye "....dude, my dad instinct would have kicked in right when he was on the other side of that fence....🤦‍♂️

[@shanananabooboo]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@woofdoogy]

Yup

[@anthonythorp7291]

Me too and I'm not a dad.

[@jenniferlynne1952]

I guess kids can't learn on their own anymore. That sucks for the future gens lol

[@anthonythorp7291]

@@jenniferlynne1952 I get your point but you can't learn if you die in the process.

[@FLIPMODE630]

The real super hero would've locked the gate to begin with

[@Victorious416]

But then it wouldn't be on Inside Edition :D

[@lizapaza7046]

Bait sock - Thank you ! Agreed that’s the point of having a “ gate”

[@galaxypox]

If you look there was someone in the pool swimming lmao

[@joshua-lo2bj]

@@galaxypox So? That person was just sitting there, relaxing. Not even concern. Just like that other big guy, waddling himself over there. Irresponsible. Thats all it comes to

[@galaxypox]

@@joshua-lo2bj So? Did you watch the video, he told his son to watch out and the moment he tumbled he went to get him. Preventable? Most likely. Irresponsible? Not really. Besides I was only pointing out a reason ro why the gate was open

[@theboogeyman3018]

A whole 4 feet? Damn, he must be part kangaroo!!

[@hiddenuareandwillremain3079]

HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 or jack rabbit or clydesdale, or frog😂😂😂 perhaps flea🤭

[@ShakiraJonay]

The Boogeyman 😂😂😂😂

[@Niallmylove]

😂

[@MrsLetubo]

The Boogeyman 😂😂

[@immonienarcisse4129]

I think I laughed harder then I should’ve 😂

[@CacD47]

They brought in a medically certified fence builder for technical fence jumping techniques and analysis.

[@brisket1244]

Baby: *falls* dad: _HERO MODE ACTIVATED_

[@Emeryy.draftz]

O

[@Emeryy.draftz]

L

[@timesthree5757]

As it should be.

[@Akirex5000]

haha so funny im laughing so much hahahahaha so funny and original

[@Noc4ball]

This is heroic, why? It's an open gate and he watched the child fall in. He was literally telling the kid to watch out.

[@smiller2044]

American media when family white: they did everything... That dad became Superman! Reality: probably drinking and was reckless. The pool was easily accessible for the child. That family is lucky their son didn't die. Pretty sure if that was a black family social services would be knocking on the door for child endangerment.

[@ilovegaymeatballs3784]

idk maybe because if he didnt do that the baby would be dead??

[@katonnor]

Heroic because he dived over the fence instead of using the open gate

[@Angultra]

Years of watching Baywatch finally paid off

[@ezassassin6604]

S Miller how is this about race?

[@severussnape6381]

Dad: *jumping over fence and saving child* other man: "Imma help yo-" *loses slipper*

[@Mercury7516]

Haha Lol! - Your 48th like...

[@Mercury7516]

@@severussnape6381 Welcome....😁😁

[@bilalraza319]

Loooooool 🤣🤣🤣😂😅😅

[@rovruiz6407]

😆😆😆

[@gamingwjenn7208]

Flip flop

[@kenyanfurnishedrentalsllc2505]

❤ a true father 😢❤…. Didn’t think twice, the powers of wanting to save his son took over ❤

[@veggie9067]

People: *breathes* Inside edition: tHaT cOuLd Be DaNgErOuS

[@KotoSapphire]

Lisa Guerrero: Let's confront that breath.

[@joe3149]

cO2 hUH

[@supernana7263]

_so we spoke to the people who were found breathing and asked them how it felt and also their reasons for doing it_

[@ХорхеЭспарза]

It can be if your in India

[@maliyahhunter3862]

😂😂

[@nathanmorath929]

“Anybody can do that” -people in wheelchairs👀

[@ww-town7973]

Haha Hahahaha!!!!

[@daviroza4700]

Not tryna offend anyone but damn 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jericho-pn3zi]

Hahaa

[@winter_s_44]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fyourfeelings6830]

Savage

[@cutiepieblufish]

I'm sorry, but why would you leave a gate to the pool wide open if there is a little child close by??? I get that they were using it, but don't leave it open if you aren't close to your child.

[@jocu87]

Exactly. Why even have it up to begin with.

[@victoriastlouis2941]

people were probably swimming in it

[@alysiadhalla993]

Cutie Pie Blu Fish Ya know the dad was like...right there

[@youreakeyboardwarrior3624]

Because there was someone swimming in the pool at the time. 🤦‍♂️ the fence is there for when the pool is not in use.

[@javiergarza8626]

The world isn't perfect things happen. Every kid has to wonder around it's the way they learn

[@JavierMaltzan]

“HES A HERO!!” Shows me a video of a father recklessly allowing his infant to walk in a dangerous/unsafe area knowing better.

[@gravlin216]

Ummmm, I would’ve just grabbed my 18 month old the moment he crossed the fence.

[@MrNikellKrom]

Then your kid will never know the danger of drowning if he doesn't experience it. Now his kid will remember what it's like to drown.

[@shiddy321]

@@MrNikellKrom they don't have to experience it to understand it

[@MrNikellKrom]

@@shiddy321 Humans learn by making mistakes, the danger is not the water but you not knowing how to swim

[@dxshawn532]

@@MrNikellKrom I utterly despise that ideology and those who share it because it's part of the problem with society today. It's completely asinine to think you have to experience something to learn from it. That's like saying they have to get knocked up as a teens to know that that having sex so early or at least unprotected isn't a good idea. If you raise kids with that mindset then what about when they become adults or make really grave decisions? You don't have to meet in an accident to know that drinking and driving isn't a good idea. True wisdom is being able to learn from the mistakes of others.

[@dionysus122112]

Hell yah!

[@ashleymahree4922]

Super Dad. This is why you HAVE to watch ur Kids. BRAVO

[@RuminatingKiwi927]

He could've give some life vest to his son

[@shawnhornick1901]

He was watching him with a beer in hand...not to mention there is another person right next to the pool sitting down

[@Gloomyraindrop]

Yeah, watch your kids go near an area you don't want them to go to. The dad was an idiot, he clearly saw the kid go and didn't immediately remove him. So many things he could have done instead of leave the gate open for him to go inside. 1. Close the gate as you go in and out, like a public pool 2. Lifejacket 3. Swimming lessons 4. Don't be an idiot parent

[@paulofurtado4925]

He was paying attention, let his kid explore on his own and when things went wrong he acted, even if he walked across the fence the kid would still be ok, wouldnt drown in 2 seconds.

[@kosky2384]

You can definitely take in enough water to drown in 2 seconds. Especially a child. Idk what your talkin bout

[@paulofurtado4925]

@@kosky2384 ... people! was talking about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKiYf6d3hM-Wf8k just a random i picked of many.

[@kosky2384]

@@paulofurtado4925 do you not understand that a humans first instinct when they hit water is breath in. Those videos show babys already in the water.

[@paulofurtado4925]

@@kosky2384 and how did they got there? Theres another one here, curious to see what you going to say next. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j36thpeQjcRlaNU

[@kosky2384]

@@paulofurtado4925 Bro have you not heard about the country singers son. His dad turned his back for 3 seconds turned around and his son had fallen in the pool and drowned. Its obvious in those videos you sent me that those babys have been taught too swim. Your still a dumbass

[@johngaston308]

Pretty standard procedure for a life you bring into the world. Your basic function is don't let your kid die. Nothing heroic about jumping a 3 ft fence into a pool. But definitely shows he's on point even while relaxing so that part is awesome.

[@MsWatchamakulit]

Both of them were telling the toddler, “Watch! Watch! “ as if it will stop the toddler from reaching for the colorful ball. 🤦‍♀️

[@commander_alpha8455]

I dont think they were telling the toddler. They were telling eachother to watch out informing other adults in the area. Please correct me if im wrong

[@tw0471]

It was 2 other people in the pool

[@beckybecky5266]

it's human reaction that trying to warn or atleast deep down hoping that kid would stop and turn around for look at the direction that he heard some noise. Noting to do with toddler understand or not, it's similar as we tend to scream when we see some horrible thing or get shocked by something.

[@lazyloren908]

The only things that would've stopped me is 1. My dad would've been with me holding my hand so I DON'T fall and 2. If he said "Wanna go to

[@svasianfilipiname6603]

I know! It's a good thing he's young and fit! Otherwise it would have ended worse!

[@JohnConnor12]

Protecting your child from danger is your most important job as a parent. How is this even news worthy?

[@ohyeahthatsright3155]

Because it’s rare

[@bam81380]

Heroic is not leetting him near the pool in the first place

[@JohnConnor12]

@@bam81380 Exactly.

[@lastdayz1396]

Captain Obvious 😂😂😂😂

[@88mustanglx88]

You should change your name to Captain Hindsight and make your pic the guy from southpark. Then do nothing but properly correct people with subtle insults.

[@mwtricks4485]

The dad finally found a reason to yeet himself into the pool without him looking irresponsible😂

[@GoldfishAreCool]

lol

[@RobertRod818]

He totalmente was

[@kellyanderson7624]

He was watching the kid. Loser

[@veggiesarefruits]

This shouldn't be considered heroic. This is simple fatherly love and paternal instinct. You see your offspring in danger, and all sense of self goes out the window and all you can see is the child. I don't even have kids but I have 2 nephews who I adore like my own, and have worked with children with disabilities for years. I've run into streets to grab kindergartners with ASD who suddenly took off from the playground (I complained about no freaking fence between this busy road and the PLAYGROUND so many damn times!!!), I've jumped fences into marshland behind the same damn school, I've gotten between my nephew and 3 angry pitbulls who leapt out of a truck and tried to maul him, picking him up and screaming for help as they growled and snapped at my legs until the owner came...does any of this make me a hero? Not a chance. It makes me a human being with maternal instinct and love. If I saw a child in danger in the future, I would 100% risk my own life to save theirs. Not a moment of hesitation. This is just a dad, being a dad. This shouldn't be news.

[@izziozi]

Why isn’t anybody talking about how the man jumped over but scraped his legs on the fence

[@semmulder8185]

Isabella Zhou does it matter?

[@trulyynate4757]

honestly, gives me anxiety but i look at the bigger picture

[@beforeilay]

Doesn’t matter

[@biggiethewhat]

I didn't notice until you pointed it out. His legs did not clear the fence.

[@ruzzcraze1862]

Because he still jumped over it. Its not the Olympics. He could of probably plowed through it if he wanted to.

[@kelli_with_an_I]

Make sure you get your kids into swimming classes as young as possible so if something happens and you’re not there, they can save themselves.

[@mia-pl5lt]

My sister started at 6 months, she is 2 and loves racing me in the pool :)

[@jacquelinestephenson323]

Or make sure you don't allow them to go "behind the fence" in the first place.

[@kelli_with_an_I]

@@jacquelinestephenson323 that’s why I said if something happens and you’re NOT there. Like if your kids were at a friends house or baby sitters, you never know. A baby drowned at my baby sitters house when I was a kid because she was probably busy getting high or drunk. I obviously stopped going there after that. But thank God when I did go there, I knew how to swim. Or that baby could have been me.

[@carolinet5936]

Its so cool but most parents don't know you can start teaching your baby to swim in infancy. Not like RIGHT AFTER BEING born but yaknow

[@aliciamrina7847]

word

[@wavery8166]

Imagine if the dad missed the water and hit his head on the concrete Because his head was so close to the concrete-🤭

[@cornbutt6259]

Hahahaha

[@justwatchmate]

Hehe

[@btsarmyblink3459]

Omg

[@wavery8166]

@@BCastless you didn’t have to be so rude.

[@abdulsoleh7131]

That would be epic

[@unicornmadness6286]

That jump was smooth ASF!❤❤❤ Glad everyone was okay.

[@readychange-mx6cr]

As soon as the child walked towards the pool he should've been running to get him

[@PopRobb]

Ni ix what do you mean???

[@jeanjoseph7905]

Exactly.

[@VelkanAngels]

I've learned that there is literally nothing anyone can do, that will ever be good enough for people on the internet. He could've jumped on a grenade to save 10 children and people would still comment "he shouldn't have left anyone alive that could throw a grenade to begin with" or something...

[@readychange-mx6cr]

It's common sense..If I see a child putting themselves in a dangerous situation my first reaction is to react..im not sitting around hoping for a positive outcome .

[@Canucks44219]

why is there lava in the pool? you cant drown in 5 seconds so why not just say something? once he goes in its a different story but he did nothing wrong by saying something and not reacting until he did.

[@M.S.Fitness]

Wow a 4 foot fence, UNBELIEVABLE Im absolutely amazed

[@jack_fx266]

More like 3 if that😂

[@Nico-wg7dd]

Worse was that he just sat there & just let it happen, he didn't even try to prevent it from happening.

[@alexisamtosta]

Another father would just go grab the boy as soon as he saw him go by the pool.

[@ankurshah23]

& would not have a youtube video too.

[@alexisamtosta]

@@ankurshah23 true

[@nevermind5321]

EXACTLY!!!

[@kcoker9189]

Kids need to learn from making mistakes, if you save them (figuratively speaking) from each slip, fall, etc outside of life endangering instances like this one, you're setting them up for failure. He reacted appropriately. Try to guide with voice commands, and when it turned truly dangerous he acted.

[@jowbloe3673]

@@kcoker9189 - Isn't it a parent's responsibility to keep their toddler out of dangerous situations?

[@TJGAMINGSCOTLAND]

This is why pool alarms should always be activated for people. Good on the Dad for saving his child ❤

[@youngray1991]

Jumping over fences ?? ***Donald Trump wants to know your location .

[@rockcea8222]

Most missed that one.. 😉

[@specter290]

Ool

[@specter290]

Lol

[@vj9331]

Not everything has to be about trump people need to grow up

[@headkickko609]

Idiot 😂😂😂

[@JonnoPlays]

Alternative Idea: you could just get up when you see the kid near the pool and in clear danger that the fence is intended to prevent when properly used.

[@randyjones3180]

Exactly

[@proudconservative2158]

There were 2 adults in the pool with the kid so it’s not like he was alone in the pool

[@angelafernandez8438]

exact same thing I just posted.

[@amateurwave3593]

But he was enjoying his beer

[@kathyguinn4567]

It look like the Dad came out of the house someone else was in the chair. I didn't see the adults in the pool but will go back and look.

[@DearRachelxo]

wow! Super dad for sure! hope the little guy is alright ❤️

[@timonraccoon]

He died of cancer

[@sacfornicatr8155]

He got hit by a Train

[@v6790]

The baby had hair loss

[@DearRachelxo]

Dibab All it takes is a few seconds. once a child falls into a pool and inhales the water CPR could be needed. Obviously you don’t have kids.

[@DearRachelxo]

Howie Mandel accidents happen.

[@naynayplays3223]

Now that’s kindness ❤😊

[@austinm8242]

The dude knew he was on camera so he had to be extra asf

[@Malitubee]

Exactly

[@Danno382]

Final Revolutions For Tomorrow that’s a 5 foot fence I think

[@Gabez82]

Danno382 4ft. Did you watch and listen to the entire video?

[@gabrielarazo7769]

True 😂😂😂😂

[@vergilsshcum]

Wow there's always someone in the internet desperate to mock and make joke of a person who risked.

[@OfficialDesiah]

“In China on business” This guy is clearly military. You’re not fooling nobody. ;)

[@Gongolongo]

His house looks a little expensive for someone still in the military and based on his age I don't think he's an officer of a rank high enough to afford it either. He's likely just an ex-military doing business in China.

[@aosanshou]

Never knew 🙄 US military have activities in China now.

[@theonechannel9428]

@@aosanshou the u.s is in almost every country

[@aosanshou]

Yuri Sanchez : as?

[@V.E.R.O.]

@@Gongolongo I got better paid in the military than I'm being paid now as a civilian, also food and housing allowance is tax free. You get paid even better if you're stationed overseas and more for combat. If the person is smart and financially savvy they could do a lot with that money.

[@AC-or4sj]

I jumped over fences all the time when my interview?

[@_gabe_2407]

Rescue a kid

[@MonicaMartinez-fe3ex]

i jump fences while running from the cops😂?..

[@AC-or4sj]

BLUNTS N ROSES FOE LIFE g

[@_gabe_2407]

BLUNTS N ROSES FOE LIFE I bet you do

[@teslacybertruck750]

But did you save a life?

[@cmb4488]

That was incredible, a perfect dive with no hesitation.

[@StackRunItUp]

I like how the gate guy said “I’m 5’7” like that’s tall or something 😂

[@hannabhx4813]

Righttt

[@kls5948]

😂

[@cupidleaks509]

Right im 12 and im 5'4

[@StackRunItUp]

z I’m 18 and I’m 5’5.... Ik im short 😂

[@StackRunItUp]

Yhauna Lee-Frayer you still have time. This will be the last time I comment at you. I already feel weird doing it right now

[@mrarmaan999]

Anchor: Do you need athleticism to do that? Father: Anybody can do that. Anchor: how did you even make that jump you’re insane bruv like omg. Father: it was nothing. She’s trying so hard to make it sound like he jumped the great wall the China or somen

[@jjklvz]

I know right

[@Darin-9o7]

Tss tss

[@wildstyle203]

IKR🙄

[@ihatemostwwefans8846]

@@Rouxgarou96 There's dozens of reasons why people can't jump over a 4 foot fence

[@javv3973]

Glen Wilson I mean on average, an average guy thats healthy can easily make that leap, I also found it funny how the anchor was so surprised😮 😂. Ey but great save by the dad, i like to see things like this instead of babysitters or parents not watching kids and not being there if u know wat i mean.

[@shelbymclendon4009]

What an awesome dad. Same thing happened to me when I was 3 at a public pool. I was trying to grab a ‘Shrek’ beach ball (summer of 2006) that was on the other side of the stair railing and it slipped out from underneath me. I ended up diving in head first and seeing how blue the water was from the chlorine, then my dad dove in and hauled me out. This is truly a core memory for me, which I carry with me to this day. And even though my dad’s passed on now, this is one of the many memories that reminds me of why I called him, “Superdaddy” all of my childhood.

[@deViant14]

He literally sat there and watched it get to a crisis.

[@somebodyyoudontknow3980]

@@deViant14 there was somebody already in the pool to be fair. So it wasn't technically a crisis

[@kryspy5160]

Shrek kills

[@born2biscuit]

did you hear all star by smash mouth start playing then was visited by shrek in your room later that night

[@Resilientspirit18]

Rip to your father I’m sure he was a great man ❤

[@J.D.Shelnutt]

Wow he truly is a hero most people would have let the child drown sadly

[@whatnow5313]

A dad can not be a hero for saving he own child. The word "hero" is so improperly used.

[@michaelrubino282]

"Jaw dropping dive." Take it easy Inside Edition

[@aniyahbtw]

Exactly

[@noelagv4124]

Talking like it's the olympics or smth

[@borknypd1971]

Say those three words as fast as you can 5 times, good luck

[@notthesamejj4576]

Michael Rubino 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@milkycannon444]

I mean a spur of the moment dive over a 4 ft fence?? Thats kind of impressive for the average joe. I would actually pay money to see any one of you try and attempt this with no run up or prep...matter of fact ill even give you the prep phase.

[@dand2760]

If it was my child , and I’m not judging him, as soon as I saw him walking through the gate I would have been up and got him. I always literally stayed close to my children whenever they were next to the pool at that age. It’s all about being preventative .. think at least a couple of “what if”steps ahead with children that age.

[@eddiemanuel3946]

Totally agree with you 100%

[@sphinixnpharoah]

Yes same he was there looking lol I feel thatt DT drinking beer

[@Mickkie]

@Dan D: Agreed.

[@Mickkie]

@@eddiemanuel3946 : Agreed.

[@038alpha]

That s a no for me. The kid was never in danger here the parents were watching, but the kid definetly learned something today

[@mrniceguy3006]

Superman strength?? How about make sure your son is safe and keep the gate closed.

[@jose23214911]

Lol all he did was dive

[@Unique_username-kr5cu]

He straight up let his kid go to the edge, he even verbally acknowledged it!

[@anthonyguillen8807]

Samantha Fakharzadeh so your that kind of person

[@lastdayz1396]

Mr Nice Guy OK That Dad was just having pool fun diving 6foot in the air about time he land in the pool the kid could have drown

[@dawgsout4free]

Mr Nice Guy It’s a lesson bro

[@Fights24-7]

Theres nothing more powerful on this earth than Love

[@uniquleybree9712]

I’m gonna teach my baby how to swim. I can’t swim but my baby will learn. (I’m gonna take lessons)

[@vicentetrigo9476]

Respect!

[@nononsense5182]

Great start, that's how mine learned, get them familiar with water at an very early age👍🏽💯✅

[@thepsychologist8159]

Absolutely. I had my three kids in swimming lessons from 10 months old. My eldest has just finished her junior program and was in the top 25% of quickest finishers nationally in her swim school. It's just a matter of regularity, routine and even persistence (because at some stage, they will try and find an excuse to get out of swimming lessons).

[@truth.speaker]

@@vicentetrigo9476 you need to learn how to swim It's incredibly easy and it's a life saving skill

[@isayedit1806]

Yo go girl, not being a smart ass either

[@dannyn6345]

This is exactly why you need to teach kids how to swim especially when you have a pool.

[@chokedonthedust]

Umm he is only 18 months old

[@FallenL1ght_]

Artemis Elise you can start your kids survival classes at 6 months

[@bently1664]

He's 18 months old my guy 😀

[@malcolmbatt8664]

@@bently1664 You're dumb. My parents taught me swimming at 8 months old. Babies can swim my guy.

[@alh06]

@@malcolmbatt8664 He's definitely not dumb, most kids that age don't know how to swim, you're a rare case.

[@robertmatthews5494]

It does work. I’m mostly disabled, yet I jumped nearly 20’ -from being on my knee & with only 2 steps & had my daughter in my hands, before my feet even hit the bottom of the pool. She had flipped over in an inner tube & her attending cousin froze. Such a thing is within all of us! Your will is a very powerful thing, in this world. This is the true meaning of faith.

[@FreezingwindDOTcom]

Lol wtf. You jumped 20 feet from your knees.

[@Rolkey]

@@FreezingwindDOTcomye, I seen videos like that on KZbin.

[@mikestefka6668]

Great advice, you can't let kids out of your site, especially toddlers, my bestie is 14 months and it is amazing how fast she can get into a potentially dangerous situation.

[@R.O.T.C._SEEM]

Jim: Your kid is about to go into the pool, you should do something Eric: Wait!...Wait!... Ok now 🦸🏻‍♂️

[@wcresponder]

Dad should have been moving before the kid got to the edge.

[@voicesofthewomb-divineinne2645]

Exactly

[@voicesofthewomb-divineinne2645]

Same thoughts

[@jalenc233]

lmao easy to judge others when you haven't been in a similar situation.

[@brojamessistertrise5289]

FEMINIST ALERT! FEMINIST ALERT! I would have done the same thing. Bet that baby will listen next time.

[@paigehc6659]

The kid was trying to get the ball, and they were letting him do it. It was good on them to be watching the kid, but they don't need to be helicopter parents and control everything the kid can do.

[@MJP913]

Humble dude!!!!! Love it... inside edition tried making him look like a hero and he declined.. cool dude. The word hero is overused.. I'm glad the kiddo is safe and the fam is still happy!!!!

[@ImperfectionGuaranteed]

Humble!? He should feel thoroughly embarrassed and ashamed.

[@kristineresendes2250]

He declined because he knows he screwed up!

[@acebensen4626]

Or you don’t let the kid walk by the pool at all if they’re not wearing floaties. But anyway, good job, dad. 👍🏼

[@mikestefka6668]

Teach your kids to swim, you won't be around when they decide to swim in a lake or river at night, peer pressure.

[@Yngtrey25]

Y’all throw that hero word around everywhere huh? Like what dad wouldn’t say his kid from drowning come on now

[@andyh1738]

Bruh i saved my nephew from putting a fork in a electric socket where's my news coverage? Where the part where I be called a hero?

[@truesenpai9845]

Granger Smith

[@youderpy2795]

Andy Draws well I mean good job. His situation happened to be recorded so it got out there

[@markalton4610]

Yeah and when you think about it, this dude went looking for attention. I mean the video doesn't bring itself to the media.

[@fendajamma]

Ones in the hood that leave when their kid is 3 months old

[@Palyrojas]

And then there's paranoid parents like me that tell my kids to not get near the fence even when its locked. Lol

[@emr4170]

Im with you. Lol

[@kilamkam]

You mean smart parents like you.. Good on this dad but I'd have been up the moment my kid went in that gate.. No dive necessary....

[@aquapony]

Better paranoid than negligent, every time

[@youtubewatcher6323]

Better safe than sorry

[@abbyy144]

“And he suddenly possessed Superman strength to save his son” that got me-

[@bigJ5489]

Only someone with the leg strength of superman could leap that 4ft tall fence. What a super man

[@isayedit1806]

Yeah I've watched it multiple times and have yet to see it

[@sharpballer7751]

@@bigJ5489 I can jump over a 4 foot fence not diving

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

adrenaline can do some amazing things.

[@1MegaBubble]

"Able to leap small fences in a single bound"

[@JonMoralesLA]

Nurse here…I’ve had two patients that dove head first into shallow end of pools and ended up paraplegic. Both alcohol related incidents. He was quick and could have easily and quickly ran around the gate adding about 2 seconds to his rescue. Be safe out there folks.