Iraqi colonel in full military uniform rescues boy from drowning

An Iraqi colonel rescued a boy from drowning during a pool-opening competition in Diwaniyah, jumping in fully uniformed after the boy's sudden muscle spasm.

• An Iraqi colonel jumped into a swimming pool in full military uniform to rescue a boy during a competition at the opening of a pool in Diwaniyah province.
• The boy had lost the ability to swim after a sudden muscle spasm, and the officer entered the water despite his own limited swimming experience.
• Video of the rescue circulated widely on social media, where some users disputed claims that the scene had been pre-arranged for training.