« See all milestones

Boy saves 130kg dad from drowning

28/Jan/2010

By Kerry Anker, Gold Coast Bulletin

Comments:

AN eight-year-old boy who weighs just 25kg and has only just started learning to swim saved his 130kg father from drowning by dragging him to safety.

The Gold Coast Bulletin reports Cameron van Hooft had to spring into action after almost knocking out dad Jason, 37, with an accidental kick to the head as they swam in a backyard pool at Helensvale in Queensland on Tuesday.

"He went under the water and I was kicking my legs when he ran straight into me by mistake," Cameron explained.

He said his semi-conscious father was trying to make his way to the side of the pool but his head kept going under the water.

Click here to read the full story

Bookmark and Share

Share your thoughts in 60 seconds!

Members : login to comment


 

Thursday 24 May 2012

  • Min 7°C
  • Max 22°C

Friday

  • 7 - 22°C

Saturday

  • 8 - 22°C

Most Popular Articles


community digital epaper link

Latest Competitions



Win a share in $20,000 of Coles groceries Go>:


driveway comp

Fuel up with Driveway Go>:



Win a romantic getaway for two at Fremantle's finest!  Go>:


Win a double pass to the Good Food & Wine show Go>:


Win tickets to FRAGILE  Go>:



Featured Video Clips


2012 RAAF Pearce Air Show promo



Community Newspaper Group Photographer Jon Hewson goes for a spin in a P/C-9A Hawk to help promote the 2012 RAAF Pearce Air Show, held on May 19 and 20. Video, images and editing by Jon Hewson.



Circus performer Brenna Day



Circus performer Brenna Day talks about her career and upcoming performances in the Perth International Burlesque Festival. Video, images and editing by Matthew Poon.


See more videos 

Search
email subscribe linkHBF junior sports hero
Deliver our newspapers linkCommunityPix banner linkSolahart