A snorkelling session that runs into drama in Florida. According to information from CBS News, an 8 -year -old child was attacked by a shark while diving at the snorkel with his family. An event that also highlighted his sister, who did everything to save her brother.
A family activity interrupted by a shark
Monday, September 1 in the afternoon, a father, Rose his 10-year-old daughter and Richard his 8-year-old son, were thus gathered for a diving session at the snorkel off Key Largo. A usual activity for the family who lives close to the ocean. But who was interrupted this time by a predator. In a few seconds, a Black Pointe shark tackled the 8 -year -old boy. “”He rushed over us and bit Richard on the right knee “tells the family in a press release. An impressive and dangerous injury, as little Richard loses blood.
The courage of a big sister in the face of fear
But panic did not destabilize Rose, her two -year -old sister her elder. According to the information reported, she then helped her brother join the shore, then proceeded to theX First aid gestures, helping in particular to set up a tourniquet. “The patient’s sister actually held the patient’s leg and helped control the bleeding when we arrived” Confirms the first aid Travis Wilson to the local channel KBTX 3.
Transported in an emergency by plane to a Miami and operated hospital, the young Richard is today safe and sounds and was able to keep his leg. He probably owes his salvation today to the fast management of his family. “Richard’s sister, Rose, 10 years old, played a decisive role in the rescue of her brother and two parents are extremely proud of the strength of character and the composure which she showed under pressure” published the parents given of their emotions.
Incredible courage at only 10 years old
This story that ends fortunately well recalls that in the face of dangers, we can sometimes move mountains, even to the youngest age. Rose is not alone in his case. Last February, another young American did not hesitate to throw himself on his little sister to avoid debris during a plane crash. A few days ago also during the killing of Minneapolis, Victor, also 10 years old, saved his best friend by instinctively screening the shooter. Touched, however, he is today out of danger. Examples that point out that courage does not wait for the years.
In a previous article, psychologist Amélie Boukhobza shed interesting light on this issue. “Faced with danger, one might think that fear paralyzes. However, in some, it activates an unsuspected force“, She explained. For the expert, this is precisely what defines courage: to face a difficult, dangerous or painful situation, despite fear and uncertainty.
“”Courage is not the absence of fear, it is the ability to overcome it to act in agreement with its values, its instinct or its duty. This reaction can be spontaneous or reflected“She said.
Courage: an innate or acquired quality?
But are courage or composure innate? Or depend on learned behavior (here very early!)
“”We tend to think that courage is a moral virtue that is built over time. However, it is also deeply rooted in psychic functioning“replied the psychologist. According to her, in an emergency, some unconscious mechanisms take over in front of the extreme.”Attachment is one: protecting a loved one can become an absolute priority, sometimes to the detriment of oneself.“”
But courage is not just a reaction. It is also a construction. “”Education, environment and reference models play an essential role. The children raised in a reassuring setting, where mutual aid and responsibility are valued, develop an inner solidity which can prove to be in critical moments.“”
The story of Rose and Richard recalls that courage is not always based on a rational decision. “”It can arise instinctively and simply impose itself“Concludes the psychologist.