Landis Hooks saves son Cody from bull.Photo: cody hooks/ instagramA dad is being lauded as a hero for throwing his body over his son’s after the latter was thrown from a bull during a Texas rodeo.In a video posted last month that recently went viral,Cody Hooksis seen being bucked from the back of a bull during a rodeo in Belton, Texas, soon after entering the ring.When handlers fail to subdue the animal, it charges back toward Cody — but not before his dad, Landis Hooks, lies on top of his son, covering his son’s face and head with his own.Thankfully, the bull’s subsequent charge on the pair “could’ve been a [hell of a] lot worse,” according to Hooks, whoshared the heart-pounding clipto his Instagram feed.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Cody said in the caption that he was usually “not one to post falling off” footage, but made an exception due to what happened in the ring.“Big thanks to my dad@hooks.landisand the bullfighters last night in Belton, Tx,” he wrote, adding the hashtag, “#blessed.“The video has been viewed over 120,000 times (and counting) since it was posted on Feb. 13.RELATED VIDEO: Idaho Teen Who Died 3 Times After Being Trampled By Bull Plans to Ride Again: It’s My “Passion"“A father willing to lay down his life for his son! ❤️,” read one comment on the video.“That’s a hell of a Dad you got!” said another user.A third commented, “We are glad you’re okay! Rest up! 🙏🏼”
Landis Hooks saves son Cody from bull.Photo: cody hooks/ instagram
A dad is being lauded as a hero for throwing his body over his son’s after the latter was thrown from a bull during a Texas rodeo.In a video posted last month that recently went viral,Cody Hooksis seen being bucked from the back of a bull during a rodeo in Belton, Texas, soon after entering the ring.When handlers fail to subdue the animal, it charges back toward Cody — but not before his dad, Landis Hooks, lies on top of his son, covering his son’s face and head with his own.Thankfully, the bull’s subsequent charge on the pair “could’ve been a [hell of a] lot worse,” according to Hooks, whoshared the heart-pounding clipto his Instagram feed.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Cody said in the caption that he was usually “not one to post falling off” footage, but made an exception due to what happened in the ring.“Big thanks to my dad@hooks.landisand the bullfighters last night in Belton, Tx,” he wrote, adding the hashtag, “#blessed.“The video has been viewed over 120,000 times (and counting) since it was posted on Feb. 13.RELATED VIDEO: Idaho Teen Who Died 3 Times After Being Trampled By Bull Plans to Ride Again: It’s My “Passion"“A father willing to lay down his life for his son! ❤️,” read one comment on the video.“That’s a hell of a Dad you got!” said another user.A third commented, “We are glad you’re okay! Rest up! 🙏🏼”
A dad is being lauded as a hero for throwing his body over his son’s after the latter was thrown from a bull during a Texas rodeo.
In a video posted last month that recently went viral,Cody Hooksis seen being bucked from the back of a bull during a rodeo in Belton, Texas, soon after entering the ring.
When handlers fail to subdue the animal, it charges back toward Cody — but not before his dad, Landis Hooks, lies on top of his son, covering his son’s face and head with his own.
Thankfully, the bull’s subsequent charge on the pair “could’ve been a [hell of a] lot worse,” according to Hooks, whoshared the heart-pounding clipto his Instagram feed.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Cody said in the caption that he was usually “not one to post falling off” footage, but made an exception due to what happened in the ring.
“Big thanks to my dad@hooks.landisand the bullfighters last night in Belton, Tx,” he wrote, adding the hashtag, “#blessed.”
The video has been viewed over 120,000 times (and counting) since it was posted on Feb. 13.
RELATED VIDEO: Idaho Teen Who Died 3 Times After Being Trampled By Bull Plans to Ride Again: It’s My “Passion”
“A father willing to lay down his life for his son! ❤️,” read one comment on the video.
“That’s a hell of a Dad you got!” said another user.
A third commented, “We are glad you’re okay! Rest up! 🙏🏼”
source: people.com
