11 year old Adviak Nandikotkur was at the right place at the right time on Sunday evening at an apartment complex in Eagan Minnesota when a 34 year old male was swimming in the shallow section of the swimming pool when he decided to venture into the deeper end of the swimming pool when he went underneath the water but he failed to get to the surface of the swimming pool.
Adviak who was in the presence of his mother at the swimming pool on the surface then obeyed the orders of his mother to jump into the swimming pool and attempt to get the male swimmer who at this time was unconscious.
Even though Adviak is at least 100 pounds lighter than the unconscious male swimmer which would require the strength of Hercules to take the hand of the unconscious swimmer to the surface of the pool safely which Adviak was able to accomplish.
When Adviak was able to get the unconscious swimmer to the edge of the pool, several adults assisted Adviak to get the man out of the edge of the swimming pool to the surface safe and sound.
An ambulance came to the apartment complex to take the unconscious swimmer who at this time was awake but in a groggy state of mind to a local hospital where he was treated for his experience in the deep end of the pool where if it was not for the brave actions of Adviak, he would have been declared dead.
Adviak and his family who are natives of India credit his relatives to have him enroll in taking swimming lessons in his earlier years.
Eagan Police Officer Aaron Machtemes is impressed with Adviak’s response to being called a hero by acting like his actions were just another day at the office, instead of the song “Hey Look Me Over.” like a lot of persons who are in the sports entertainment world like to do.
Thank you for sharing the lesson of underwater swimming for me.
A very brave boy who was willing to help
Most persons that I know of when they save the life on someone who is in a burning building or underwater just have this desire to assist others.
Weight is not a problem in water but initiative, courage, and willingness to help are other things. That really deserves a compliment.
You are correct since Adviak was encouraged by his mom to do what he could to save the man who was near death in the deep part of the pool.
And an encouragement without being balanced with the will and courage to do so will be in vain, right?
You are correct on this story since Adviak had to make a choice to let the man drown or make an effort to save him from drowning in a deep part of the pool.
weight doesn’t mean much in water
That is a good point since Adviak did have an easy time grabbing the man’s hand and getting him to the edge of the pool until help arrived.
you have a hard time dragging an adult on land, but on water it is much easier
I did not know that for a fact since the shows that deal with people saving persons from drowning in pools and oceans are gone like dinosaurs.
There’s buoyancy and surface area to consider. Perhaps there is some displacement involved; it’s all physics…
There are many brave and responsible young people and I enjoy it.
Most people that I know admit they have a mentality of “Never say die” when they risk their lives to save someone from dying.