Drew Rosenhaus saves drowning boy at Disney Hotel

[jrcohen]

"In the new logo that emblazons the front of the T-shirts often worn by the few employees of Rosenhaus Sports Representation, the "S" is large and exaggerated, reminiscent of the famous crest worn by Superman.

On Tuesday afternoon, for one imperiled toddler, NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus, who collects superhero figurines as a hobby, became a real-life Superman.

Orange County (Fla.) Police confirmed that Rosenhaus, acting quickly in a moment of crisis, saved the life of 4-year-old Maurice Hill, who had essentially drowned in the pool at the Grand Floridian Hotel in Orlando. Rosenhaus administered CPR to Hill, who had no pulse when he was yanked from the pool, until paramedics arrived and took over the treatment of the youngster.

"He basically brought [Hill] back," said Cpl. Carlos Torres, public information officer for the Orange County Police Department. "The kid was gone and [Rosenhaus] saved a life. It's legitimate. Who knows how it would have turned out had he not been around? The guy was a hero today."

Said Cpl. Bob Leben, the deputy who commenced the investigation of the incident: "[Rosenhaus] certainly stepped up."

Hill was transported to Celebration Hospital, where police said he was listed in stable condition. Hospital officials did not immediately return messages, nor could the Hill family be reached. A spokesperson at the hotel also confirmed the events.

Rosenhaus was in Orlando for an appearance at the ESPN Club and to meet with some of his clients. He took a short break from business to honor a promise he had made, to take his girlfriend to the pool, when the incident occurred.

"When I was in high school, I was a lifeguard, and had learned CPR," Rosenhaus said. "In a situation like that, instincts kind of take over, I think. Let me tell you, this is the happiest day of my life. To save a little boy like that, who has his whole life in front of him, it's incredibly gratifying.""

Kinda makes me feel like he's not as bad as a lot of people make him out to be.

[bartman454]

Nice to see a good story come out of Disney for a change. The fact that it was sports agent Drew Rosenhaus who did it, is quite a shock. For those of you unaware Drew is the agent for many sports players, most famously Terrell Owens. Drew isnt very well liked by fans because of his urging to force Terrell to try and get a better contract after only a year into a current contract.

Still though this is a nice story, I have to ask though where was the lifeguard, I know they arent 24/7 but I thought they were there most of the time.

Jack

[jrcohen]

I have to ask though where was the lifeguard, I know they arent 24/7 but I thought they were there most of the time.

Jack

I was thinking the exact same thing. You'd think that the lifeguard would have tried to deal with the problem before and bystanders jumped in to try anything. And yes, with all the recent stories about tragedies at the parks it's refreshing to hear about something good coming out of "The Happiest Place on Earth." Who would have ever thought you had to look for good news coming out of Disney?

[Fantasrick]

This is a heartwarming story indeed.

[rdeacon]

Is this story like the Grinch that stole Christmas.... hmmm

And the Sports Agent's heart grew 3x that day


Rich

[lovesdisney44]

Is this story like the Grinch that stole Christmas.... hmmm

And the Sports Agent's heart grew 3x that day


Rich

That's a good one, Rich!

[rdeacon]

Is this story like the Grinch that stole Christmas.... hmmm

And the Sports Agent's heart grew 3x that day


Rich

That's a good one, Rich!

Thannnnk you very much.. I'll be here all week..


Rich

[GoofyInOhio]

Yeah old Drew isn't very well liked in the NFL outside of his clients. After he saved this boy he has my support.

It's also good to see that some NFLers were hanging out at the GF.

[Cratster15]

its about time he started thinking about other people instead of himself for a change. i am also curious about why wasnt there a lifeguard there at the time