A video of Brazil’s Olympic Kite Surfer Bruno Lobo rescuing a drowning woman in Sao Luís, Brazil has gone viral after the athlete shared it on social media. The video gained 1.7 million views after he posted it on his official Instagram handle.
The incident happened on Friday, January 10th 2025, when Lobo was testing his camera while practising off Sao Luís, Brazil. Hearing the woman crying for help, he quickly used his kiteboarding equipment to reach her and bring her back to shore, where lifeguards provided first aid.
Lobo, an orthopaedic doctor later warned about the dangers of the sea and strong tides. He urged people to stay cautious in unfamiliar waters, highlighting the dangers of strong currents.
“The day that God used me as an instrument to save this young woman, all honour and glory to Him,” Lobo wrote while sharing the video.
“Stay alert about the danger of the sea, rivers and anywhere you don’t know because the current in some places is usually very strong!”
“After sailing a few meters, I heard a cry for help and looked at the girl who was drowning. I quickly approached her with the kite. I tried to calm her down and asked to climb on my back. She was quite tired and without strength.”
The rescued woman later expressed her deep gratitude with a comment on his post. She said that her survival wouldn’t have been long had he not saved her. She even called him her “salvation” and wished him many blessings.
“Words can’t describe my gratitude! It was the salvation that God and my guides sent to me. I really could not handle it if I spent five minutes on the high sea, even knowing how to swim and using anti-drowning techniques. Thank you very much, and I wish you showers of blessings in your life!” she wrote.
Image: Bruno Lobo/Instagram
Who is Bruno Lobo?
Born in 1993, Bruno Lobo is a Brazilian kitesurfer and Olympian. Initially, he started with swimming and later transitioned to triathlons. After injuries, he took up kiteboarding at his father’s suggestion.
While studying medicine and working long hours at the hospital, Bruno balanced his training schedule by starting early, training during breaks, and commuting by motorcycle.
Bruno has achieved significant success, including two Pan American Games gold medals in the Formula Kite class and securing a spot for the Paris 2024 Olympics with a ninth-place finish at the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships.
