An Iraqi officer jumped into a swimming pool in his military uniform to save a child

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In a scene that sparked widespread interaction among Iraqis on social media, a celebration for the opening of a new swimming pool in the Iraqi governorate of Diwaniyah turned into a real test of courage and security preparedness.

During the event, a swimming race was held in which a number of children participated. But in the midst of the competition, one of the children was exposed to a critical situation after he suffered a sudden muscle strain in the water, which led to his breakdown, inability to continue, and feeling disoriented.

An officer with the rank of colonel who was present did not hesitate to make a quick decision to save the child’s life. He rushed and jumped into the pool in full military uniform without delay, overcoming the weight of the uniform and official restrictions to reach the child and pull him safely out of the pool.

While the video clips circulating documented the moment of immediate intervention, amid great praise for the officer’s chivalry and quick response.

Local media also reported on the incident, while the Ministry of Interior or the Al-Qadisiyah Police Command have not yet issued an official statement revealing the identity of the officer or the full details of the situation.

However, some Iraqis saw that this behavior contradicted the humanitarian doctrine of the security personnel in preserving the lives of citizens.