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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:20:38 PM EDT
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Video shows dad protect son from charging bull at rodeo  Attached FileA hero dad was caught on harrowing video throwing himself between his son and a raging bull at a Texas rodeo earlier this month. The Instagram footage shows 18-year-old Cody Hooks being bucked off the bull almost immediately after coming out of the gate at the Bell County Rodeo in Belton on Feb. 12, reports KWTX. The fall left the teen unconscious on the ground while the bull charged past two bullfighters. The young man’s father, Landis Hooks, then runs out to shield his son with his body as the bull runs towards them with his horns down. “Not one to post falling off, but big thanks to my dad @hooks.landis and the bullfighters last night in Belton, Tx,” Cody wrote in a posting along with the video he put online. “Could’ve been a hella lot worse. #blessed” The bull, named Twizler, didn’t actually gore the father and cowboy, but it did push them with his head, Tina Butler of the Bell County Rodeo tells the Post. She witnessed the whole thing. “Both of them walked away with just scratches,” said Butler. “Because of the potential danger, it was the perfect scenario of no one got hurt.” Rodeo bulls weigh between 1,000 and 1,200 pounds, she said. Even in the rodeo community where cowboys and their families know the inherent risk of the sport, Butler says her heart stopped watching the cowboy’s father step in to protect him. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:30:15 PM EDT
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Dad of the Year material right there.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:33:12 PM EDT
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Good on him!
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:33:44 PM EDT
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Where's Mongo when you need him?
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:35:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dad of the Year material right there. He knew it was coming back for him, too. Fantastic job, Dad. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:36:03 PM EDT
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That was awesome. Great job, pops.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:38:17 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Where's Mongo when you need him?  BIGGER_HAMMER 
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:39:48 PM EDT
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The biggest set of balls in that video weren't attached to the bull.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:50:10 PM EDT
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That's what a real father does. That's the type who'd die going in a house trying to save his kids
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Posted: 3/2/2022 2:59:08 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what a real father does. That's the type who'd die going in a house trying to save his kids This. It truly surprises me there are people who wouldn't do what he did. I mean, that's your son. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 3:00:26 PM EDT
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I stopped my girlfriend from burning her hand on the hot stove when I said "Careful, thats hot"
So I know how the dad feels |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 3:02:26 PM EDT
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I think they weigh more than that….
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Posted: 3/2/2022 3:19:06 PM EDT
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looks like he head butted the damn thing second or third jump comin out the gate...he was out before he fell
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Posted: 3/2/2022 3:22:49 PM EDT
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That boy never needs to wonder if his dad loves him.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 3:35:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what a real father does. That's the type who'd die going in a house trying to save his kids I hope to never be faced with such terrible things but I know in my heart that I wouldn't batt an eye to save my daughter. I'd rather die than even see her temporarily hurt. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 3:39:31 PM EDT
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He didn't give it a moment's thought.
"Son, try not to headbutt the bull next time". |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 3:58:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He knew it was coming back for him, too. Fantastic job, Dad. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:09:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what a real father does. That's the type who'd die going in a house trying to save his kids Bingo. This is what you signup for when you become a dad. It's a shame that some don't get it |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:10:33 PM EDT
[#18]
Everyday hero right there. Nothing can replace a dad. Nothing.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:13:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bingo. This is what you signup for when you become a dad. It's a shame that some don't get it imagine all of the fathers in this country who don’t even know their own damn children. that’s some sick business right there |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:24:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think they weigh more than that…. Most of them do. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:35:29 PM EDT
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That is a real dad, need more like him....
No greater love..... |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:37:05 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Dad of the Year material right there. FPNI |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:37:14 PM EDT
[#23]
Wonder what it's like having a dad like that
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:37:23 PM EDT
[#24]
Fucking badass.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 4:37:31 PM EDT
[#25]
Pretty sure that dad would do the same thing for a stranger.
I was going to take my son to that rodeo but instead went over to @wolfjflywheel place and shot raccoons with NV.  
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Posted: 3/2/2022 5:02:55 PM EDT
[#26]
It ain’t news when it’s the norm.
Cowboys doing Cowboy things. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 5:19:36 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It ain’t news when it’s the norm. Cowboys doing Cowboy things. That’s kind of how I see it too. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 5:32:40 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: looks like he head butted the damn thing second or third jump comin out the gate...he was out before he fell yep, arms already going into that limp mode, brain injury thing....and hat goin akilter... |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 5:34:14 PM EDT
[#29]
Biggest balls in the stadium that night were not on the bull...
Fencers response though. Hope the kid got his head checked out. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 5:35:20 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what a real father does. That's the type who'd die going in a house trying to save his kids yup. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 5:54:42 PM EDT
[#31]
I saw this yesterday that was outstanding.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 6:08:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/2/2022 6:13:55 PM EDT
[#33]
What an incredible video. I've got tears in my eyes watching that dad be a dad.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 6:21:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretty sure that dad would do the same thing for a stranger. I was going to take my son to that rodeo but instead went over to @wolfjflywheel place and shot raccoons with NV. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/140663/20220212_205215-2298878.jpg What about our rodeo? I don't think you saw that one Brahmer bitch come flying out right over him? He did good and made himself really really small though We should set up a video camera next time, if not for some laughs the cops can at least figure out what caused the bloodbath  |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 6:29:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wonder what it's like having a dad like that |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 6:37:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Wonder what it's like having a dad like that just make sure your sons know what it's like. That's even better. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 6:57:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What an incredible video. I've got tears in my eyes watching that dad be a dad. I may have sniffled a little. Weird, that. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 7:27:57 PM EDT
[#38]
I've known men who have done that same thing to their sons, brothers, fathers and uncles.
just working stock bulls is a dangerous gig. getting on rodeo stock is another level of danga danga. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 7:58:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What an incredible video. I've got tears in my eyes watching that dad be a dad. Same here, man. Damn, I miss my Dad and I love my two sons. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 8:04:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: yep, arms already going into that limp mode, brain injury thing....and hat goin akilter... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: looks like he head butted the damn thing second or third jump comin out the gate...he was out before he fell yep, arms already going into that limp mode, brain injury thing....and hat goin akilter... Slid back off his rope when the bull jumped and it whipped him down when he bucked. Any bullfighter in that arena would have done the same thing. Bull looked like he was gonna turn right but he didn’t and the bullfighters lost his attention. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 8:07:09 PM EDT
[#41]
Wow. Pretty moving.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 8:38:33 PM EDT
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It is indescribable how flawlessly executed that was. Videos like these are interesting as a paramedic as they show things we learn about and respond to, but we don't see first hand.
A couple of things I noticed: How fast he recognizes the problem and reacts. He positions himself where he can both see and react to the threat. His hands are positioned absolutely perfectly on first contact with his son. Dad goes under his sons left shoulder, over the right shoulder, then dad positions his head between the left arm and head of his son, then essentially locks both his and his sons cervical and thoracic spines into one unit. (I can't dream up a better way to protect the head and neck of an unconcious person in this scenario) Dad slightly rolls to his right which lowers his center of gravity making it harder for the bull to use dad as a lever to roll the pair over. Hard to tell how far from the video, but the bull is able to bulldoze the pair around 6-8 feet and both son and dad remain in virtually the exact same position. Thats mans instincts and OODA loop can only be described as: "Dialed the fuck in". |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 9:08:51 PM EDT
[#43]
This video makes me tear up a bit.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 9:11:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what a real father does. That's the type who'd die going in a house trying to save his kids 100% |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 9:12:47 PM EDT
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Yep, I choked up for sure. It's a bit personal to me to see guys do things like that for their kids for two reasons. When I was a small kid my parents got divorced and my new step-dad took us canoeing on the Boise River. My canoe tipped over and I was about to drown when he grabbed me and hauled me to shore. No big deal to him, but I was 5 and it's still a pretty big deal to me.
Much later I was in the situation to save my kids. Now, seeing it happen or reading about it makes me tear up like a teenage girl. Whatever, I'm not the same man I was before. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 9:16:27 PM EDT
[#46]
That’s a fathers love. I have four boys and would GLADLY lay my life down to protect them.
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Posted: 3/2/2022 9:52:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It is indescribable how flawlessly executed that was. Videos like these are interesting as a paramedic as they show things we learn about and respond to, but we don't see first hand. A couple of things I noticed: How fast he recognizes the problem and reacts. He positions himself where he can both see and react to the threat. His hands are positioned absolutely perfectly on first contact with his son. Dad goes under his sons left shoulder, over the right shoulder, then dad positions his head between the left arm and head of his son, then essentially locks both his and his sons cervical and thoracic spines into one unit. (I can't dream up a better way to protect the head and neck of an unconcious person in this scenario) Dad slightly rolls to his right which lowers his center of gravity making it harder for the bull to use dad as a lever to roll the pair over. Hard to tell how far from the video, but the bull is able to bulldoze the pair around 6-8 feet and both son and dad remain in virtually the exact same position. Thats mans instincts and OODA loop can only be described as: "Dialed the fuck in". |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 9:59:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a fathers love. I have four boys and would GLADLY lay my life down to protect them. Before you have kids you're like, "Oh yeah, of course, I'd die for my kids." Because that's what you're supposed to say. The you have one, and hold that little life in you hands for the first time. The overwhelming responsibility of it all hits you and you realize that you absolutely would lay down your life for them. That's why I'm always at a loss when I see a news story about kids lost in a house fire or something and the parents are outside holding eachother. I just don't get it. |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 10:11:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It is indescribable how flawlessly executed that was. Videos like these are interesting as a paramedic as they show things we learn about and respond to, but we don't see first hand. A couple of things I noticed: How fast he recognizes the problem and reacts. He positions himself where he can both see and react to the threat. His hands are positioned absolutely perfectly on first contact with his son. Dad goes under his sons left shoulder, over the right shoulder, then dad positions his head between the left arm and head of his son, then essentially locks both his and his sons cervical and thoracic spines into one unit. (I can't dream up a better way to protect the head and neck of an unconcious person in this scenario) Dad slightly rolls to his right which lowers his center of gravity making it harder for the bull to use dad as a lever to roll the pair over. Hard to tell how far from the video, but the bull is able to bulldoze the pair around 6-8 feet and both son and dad remain in virtually the exact same position. Thats mans instincts and OODA loop can only be described as: "Dialed the fuck in". Not sure what I had planned to say but I’ll just go with yours. That kid owes his dad a cold one |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 10:18:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: (snip) That kid owes his dad a cold one Certain debts can only be paid forward. |
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