This is a father's love! A big salute to dad who jumped into the arena after his son was bucked off the bull. Cody Hooks, 18, lay unconscious after the incident as the bull continued to charge him as he lay on the ground.  That's when dad jumped in and shielded him from the bull's attacks.

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The incident happened in February in Belton, Texas at the Bell County Expo Center.

LANDIS HOOKS,  DAD OF CODY, IS THE HERO OF THE DAY!

Landis Hooks was recently featured on Good Morning America for his actions.

 

Cody explains that the bull's horn knocked him in the 'knock out' spot.  Cody says his father has done this before and come to his rescue in the past. Cody is making a full recovery from the incident and plans to get back on the bull as soon as he can.

 CODY TALKS MORE ABOUT THE INCIDENT IN THE VIDEO BELOW!

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