FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — On only his second day on the job, a Margaritaville security guard ended a rocky riff between guests with his quick reflexes.
A viral video from June showcases the moments a scuffle between guests escalated when one woman grabbed and hurled a rock toward another.
However, before the rock managed to hit anyone, Christopher Owens, the security guard, snagged it from midair.
“She decides to grab a rock. I don’t know her intentions. She threw it into a group of people, and I just happened to catch the rock. It hit my hand, and I looked at my hand, and I was like, ‘Did I just catch that?'” Christopher said. “I was like, ‘Is this the kind of stuff that happens on the beach?'”
Owens has been in security for over a decade.
The video, gaining over 1,000,000 views in less than 24 hours, kick-started Owens’ rise to local fame, and suddenly, he became the person with whom everyone wanted to take a selfie.
“He’s, like, famous for catching the rock!” one guest said.
Although it was Owens’ second day on the job, he’s been in security for over a decade.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach honored him with a commemorative pin, a small token for a big catch.
As for what actually happened, Owens said it started with a push, then escalated to the infamous rock toss.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies said no charges were filed.
No one was hurt, thanks to Owens’ quick reflexes.
“So are you a superhero in disguise?” asked one man.
“No superhero gene here. You know, I’m a big Mets fan,” Owens said. “A lot of watching Francisco Lindor at shortstop.”
Owens said there haven’t been any more cases like that for the last eight months, and he hopes it stays that way.
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