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You’ re A Real Life Superhero 7-Year-Old Boy Saves Toddler From Bottom Of Swimming Pool Interview

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BoredPanda staff Water. Can't live within it, can't live without it. Whether you're ankle or waist deep, in a pool or a bathtub, it chilling your skin enough to prickle or hot enough to wake your frozen soul up for another day, water is fascinating. But you can have too much of a good thing. While inspiring, calming, and fascinating, it can turn murky, rough, and dangerous. One 3-year-old boy was sadly swept into the depths of a swimming pool and, if not for this 7-year-old who noticed him and dove in to bring him up, he might have not woken up to see the sunshine again. The heroic boy's mother was kind enough to speak with Bored Panda and relay her memories of the day. Before we explore the details of the story, as well as some tips and tricks that may help you survive potential drowning, let me know – have you ever saved someone from drowning or have you come close to drowning yourself? The latter is deeply embedded in my own mind… Looking forward to reading your stories and, without further ado, let's dive in (wink wink). More info: Instagram

A 7-year-old boy from California named Massiah Browne became a local hero for saving a toddler drowning in a pool

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The boy was playing in the water when he saw a small body at the bottom of the pool Without hesitation he dove through six feet of water to pull the child up

Image credits: thebrownebrothers Massiah and his brother Mason have been swimming for most of their lives, feeling at home when it comes to water. The boys' mom, Tiara Delvalle, told Fox 5 that Massiah has taken swimming lessons since he was a toddler himself, believing that his actions that day were driven by pure instinct. "You never hear about a 7-year-old saving a 3-year-old, so it was very shocking," she said. She recalled the moment she heard about what happened to Bored Panda: "I learned about the incident when my sister Tiffany came upstairs. She was distressed and hysterical as she witnessed the entire situation. From when they pulled him out to the CPR and fire department arriving." "It affected me in many ways. I couldn't get the little boy off of my mind. I wished I was there to have helped the situation. I thought about my son, what he witnessed and what he endured, and I imagined what it may have been like for him. I hugged him extra tight that night and thanked God for him."

The toddler was taken to hospital where he made a full recovery Massiah s mom Tiara Delvalle said he d been learning to swim since he was a toddler himself

Image credits: tiaradelvalle According to the CDC, more children aged 1–4 die from drowning than any other cause of death except birth defects in the United States, with most drownings happening in swimming pools. Drowning can happen anytime, even when children are not expected to be near water and even to those who are very confident in their ability to swim. "Water is the most deadly force on earth," said Leza Sisley, a firefighter paramedic and a member of the Lake Monticello Fire and Water Rescue Squad. "It goes where it wants. When we misjudge the power of water is when we make the worst mistakes. […] Avoiding an emergency is your best bet for staying safe." Here are some tips to remember when wading in water. The most important one – just because it looks calm on top, doesn't mean it's safe. Currents, rocks, and holes are dangers you can't see, and you can't measure the depth of water just by looking at it. Avoid drinking alcohol before swimming, as your reaction time slows and it's easier to get lost. "You're 10 feet tall and bulletproof when you're drunk," Leza says. "You jump off of things you normally wouldn't jump off of. You dive into things you normally wouldn't dive into." Also, consider how medications or health conditions will affect your balance, coordination, or judgment.

In the US more children aged 1&ndash 4 die from drowning than any other cause of death Drowning is rarely a dramatic act with most children sinking quietly