Teenagers can be a little much sometimes, but they also do stuff like this and totally redeem themselves.

Video out of California:

The comment section is wild for this one because the kid clearly waited until the cameras are rolling before he helped the dog.

But hey, if you are going to rack up views on TikTok, do it for a good cause. 😂

As friends cheered from the dock, Akerman swam George back to land, wrapped him in a towel, and stayed with him until his family could be reached.
George was later reunited with his owners, and both he and his young rescuer were unharmed.

Great work, Mateo! You're a local hero!

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