A video going viral on social media shows a man coming to his son's rescue after the bull rider is thrown and knocked unconscious during a Texas rodeo show.
A video going viral on social media shows a father coming to his son's rescue during a Texas rodeo show.A video going viral on social media shows a man coming to his son's rescue after the bull rider is thrown and knocked unconscious during a Texas rodeo show.
In the video, Cody Hooks is thrown from his bull right out of the gate while participating in a recent rodeo event in Belton, Texas. The bull then turns and appears ready to charge at Cody, who is laying motionless in the dirt. That's when his father, Landis Hooks, jumps into action. He rushes into the arena and drapes himself over his son's body to protect Cody from the bull.
The father takes the brunt of the blow as the bull charges toward the two men, lowers his horns and knocks them a few feet in the dirt.In an Instagram post about the harrowing experience, Cody writes:"Not one to post falling off, but big thanks to my dad @hooks.landis and the bullfighters last night in Belton, Tx could’ve been a hella lot worse. #blessed"
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