Australian pro surfer Mikey Wright has garnered world-wide praise after thrusting himself into the water to save a woman caught in dangerous surf. Footage posted by Wright to Instagram shows people at the beach running into the water in an attempt to rescue the woman. WATCH | Pro surfer rescues swimmer from dangerous current in Hawaii:Aussie pro surfer Mikey Wright saves woman from rough surf Sports Video 1:00 Australian pro surfer Mikey Wright dashes into the water at a Hawaiian beach to rescue woman struggling against the current. We have surf life-saving skills"Aussie surfing siblings Tyler and Mikey Wright have saved a woman's life in a dramatic rescue on Hawaii's north coast. #9Today pic.twitter.com/Fsu8cphkbZ —@TheTodayShowFollowing the rescue Wright posted his video on social media with the caption: "Hold my beer."

Source: CBC News January 02, 2021 15:33 UTC