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:
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
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:
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
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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