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Taking A Cue From The Rock, A 10-Year-Old Boy Saved His Little Brother From Drowning


Dwayne β€˜The Rock' Johnson saves lives on-screen, and now he's also saving lives off-screen.

Jacob O'Connor, a 10-year old from Detroit, saw his saw his baby brother's shoe floating in the pool first, then he saw his body. Just a week before the incident, Jacob had last watched his favourite movie β€˜San Andreas', a disaster movie starring Dwayne β€˜The Rock' Johnson rescuing his family from two hours of tragedy β€” an earthquake, a tsunami and, most relevant to Jacob, a near-drowning.

In the movie, Johnson's character pulls out his unconscious daughter from floodwaters, and gives her CPR.

The Rock's Moves Help 10-Year Old Boy Save His Drowning BrotherΒ© New Line Cinema

So, keeping that scene in mind, Jacob pulled out his 2-year old brother from the pool and proceeded to lay him on the deck. While talking to The Washington Post, Jacob said, β€œThe movie just popped up in my head and I started thinking about that scene. And that's when I started doing the compressions.”

The Rock's Moves Help 10-Year Old Boy Save His Drowning BrotherΒ© Twitter

Jacob then said that he kept pushing and pushing until his brother, Dylan's β€œheart started pumping.”

Thanks to Jacob's bravery and quick thinking, Dylan only spent a day in the hospital and has made a complete recovery. Jacob is now being hailed as a hero, and rightly so, by his family, local law enforcement and Johnson himself.

Wow amazing story. Giving you a Twitter ðð¾ Jacob for saving your little brother's life. You're a real life hero. We're all proud of you! DJ https://t.co/M34d2NIYIy

β€” Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 24, 2017

Real life hero 10yr old Jacob O'Connor found his 2yr old brother, Dylan lying face down in their pool. Amazing story. Amazing boy. https://t.co/0cHsuBGqwS

β€” Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 24, 2017

Talking to the Detroit Free Press, their mother Crista said, β€œI just hugged him and squeezed him after i found out what he did - he can watch any Rock movie he wants.”

Now, this is some big brother goals. Keep it up Jacob!

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