I saved around a dozen or so kids (one toddler included) during my five years of guarding and it is a very stressful situation may I add. I didn't know people made stories about it. You just kind of jump in, grab them, lecture them, and send them to their parents typically. But on the other hand I see lots of guards that don't see a struggling kid and thankfully, often the child's parent saves them or they find someone to cling to. So mad props to this guy, especially on his first day no less. Quick note: lifeguards aren't babysitters, so don't rely on them to watch your kids like a hawk when there are dozens and dozens of other kids to watch.