The swimmer takes his mark. Cap in place, he windmills his arms to get ready. And then, the dramatic dive.

No, we're not talking about this guy:

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We're talking about Jo Guidry of New Iberia, La. Incessant rains have created a makeshift Olympic pool near his home, and this Facebook Live clip has made him an online star:

Watching the Olympics + living in South Louisiana

Posted by Jordan Michael Guidry on Friday, August 12, 2016

Jo Guidry's Facebook Live video has been viewed nearly 3 million times.

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Instead, his video has been viewed nearly 3 million times.

For many, of course, floodwaters are no laughing matter. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency as rescue workers in the southeastern part of the state braced for more precipitation through the weekend.

And you'd be hard pressed to find a safety expert who recommends jumping into a flooded ditch.

"It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters," the National Weather Service warns.

Guidry is a corporate safety director and triathlete who seemed to master his surroundings, and the yard and street in his video appeared to remain high and dry as the ditch became a dive lane.

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