South Australia’s heatwave has been the kind where you stop asking if you’ll get in the water and start asking how soon. And for a blind Golden Retriever named Daredevil, a backyard pool is more than just a luxury right now. A recent video from the crew at @daredevilandfriends shows this sweet boy navigating the water with total confidence. Even without his sight, he doesn’t hesitate to jump in and swim alongside his favorite human. Watching him move through the pool, it’s hard to believe anything about Daredevil feels limited.
Video shows blind Golden Retriever enjoying swimming in the pool on a hot day
Daredevil’s dad stays right by his side in the pool, acting as a gentle navigator. In the video, you can see the blind Golden Retriever swimming expertly, while his dad guides him toward the shallow steps. It’s a moment of total trust. He rests his paws for just a second before turning right back around for another lap. He clearly loves the cool water and doesn’t want the session to end.
Golden Retrievers have a reputation for loving the water. And Daredevil’s blindness doesn’t seem to dampen that instinct one bit. He moves through the water with a “joie de vivre” that is honestly infectious.
His family, which includes four rescue cats, constantly shares these wholesome glimpses into his life on their feed. It’s a busy household of five rescue babies, but Daredevil definitely knows how to be the center of attention.
We have actually followed this brave, blind Golden Retriever before when the camera caught him reacting to his human’s voice. Back then, a simple greeting made his whole body wiggle with joy. That same bond shows up again here.
He can’t see where he’s swimming, but he never looks unsure about being there. The pup knows he is safe enough to swim as many laps as he wants. More than 3,700 people have already stopped to show him some love. One viewer noted how lovely the trust between Daredevil and his dad is to see.
