It's not unexpected for kids to make new friends in the pool on vacation, but it is unusual when that new playmate is NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. These kids in Hawaii were spotted on video having fun "rescuing" the 300-pound basketball star, while he played and pretended to flail in the water. O'Neal can be heard saying "help, I'm drowning." NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our world. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ #10tampabay #localnews #florida