Little Nguyen Duong Moc Tra, a 31-month-old girl from Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh province, has recently captured the internet’s attention with a video of her diving with her father.

Born prematurely and weighing just 2kg, Moc Tra was introduced to swimming when she was only two months old. By the age of 15 months, she began more structured swimming lessons, and shortly after, she was able to dive with her father in a pool 1.5 meters deep.

The video of Moc Tra diving in the sea with her father has quickly gone viral, earning her widespread praise for her impressive swimming and diving skills.

Her father, Nguyen Le Tien, 28, shared that Moc Tra first became familiar with swimming at just two months old. By 15 months, she was swimming in larger pools, and at 17 months, she was confidently diving with her father in deeper waters.

“Last Sunday was the first time we went diving in the sea together and recorded it. I was surprised by how naturally and skillfully she moved underwater,” Tien said.

A journey of early aquatic exploration
Moc Tra has been familiar with water skills from a very young age. Photo: Nguyen Le Tien

Moc Tra was born prematurely, weighing just 2kg. To ensure her health and development, Tien and his wife researched various methods and decided to introduce their daughter to swimming early on. Initially, Moc Tra practiced in a bathtub, then moved to an inflatable pool, before progressing to the sea.

“Moc Tra has always been enthusiastic about swimming, which made her training much easier,” Tien shared. “While we’ve encountered a few challenges, she remains eager to learn new water skills. I’ve also worked on improving my swimming skills to better support her.”

Moc Tra’s early exposure to water has clearly paid off. In the viral video, she is seen confidently diving with her father in Nhon Hai, a popular diving spot near Quy Nhon. Tien explained that understanding a child’s psychology and maintaining their health and well-being are crucial to making diving a fun and safe experience. Given her young age, safety remains a top priority.

“Whenever she dives, either my wife or I are always with her. We also have an experienced staff member nearby to monitor and assist if needed,” Tien emphasized.

“Since she’s still very young and hasn’t learned to equalize her ears, I only allow her to dive in shallow water, about 2 to 3 meters deep. It’s important to keep an eye on how she’s feeling, and if she says she’s tired, we stop immediately.”

Moc Tra, who regularly dives with her father in Nhon Hai, can hold her breath underwater for 15 to 25 seconds at a time. This early exposure to water activities has not only improved her physical health but also boosted her confidence. She now enjoys exploring marine life with her father, including fish and coral reefs.

Looking ahead, Tien hopes that he and Moc Tra will have the opportunity to dive and explore more beautiful ocean locations, further fueling their shared passion for the sea.

Thao Trinh