Family Spots Missing Relative Who Was Lost at Sea

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2023
  • Dylan Gartenmayer went spear-fishing with friends in Florida when a rogue current swept him along the ocean floor. However, when he surfaced, the boat with his friends was gone. The U.S. Coast Guard was searching for him but Gartenmayer's family launched their own rescue mission. After speeding off in a relative's boat, they finally spotted Gartenmayer floating in the ocean.

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  • @kokonana4086
    @kokonana4086 Год назад +1327

    That grandpa's boat speed hits the new world record for sure. What a wonderful story!

    • @Venenata
      @Venenata Год назад +33

      HAHAHA i was about to comment something along them lines haha

    • @BURZT_YT
      @BURZT_YT Год назад +5

      😅 but fr not even close lol

    • @tmrossi2899
      @tmrossi2899 Год назад +28

      Go Grandpa!!!

    • @Poseoptional01
      @Poseoptional01 Год назад +33

      You can tell his grandpa‘s a real one!!! 🫡

    • @mike77752
      @mike77752 Год назад +32

      grandpa didn't care about no wake zones, he was coming to the rescue!

  • @travelgal8887
    @travelgal8887 Год назад +1378

    You can see mom’s desperation on the boat to get to her child and hold him in her arms. ❤

    • @verlindaallen3335
      @verlindaallen3335 Год назад +20

      I can imagine the panic in her soul.

    • @druidic4353
      @druidic4353 Год назад +3

      Free diving aka Darwin award.

    • @Hunter_shull
      @Hunter_shull Год назад

      @@verlindaallen3335 fr

    • @HK00088
      @HK00088 Год назад +1

      Heart breaking

    • @STTC-Jay
      @STTC-Jay Год назад +1

      Yes we all have eyes, so we don’t need you to narrate

  • @CGriffinGo
    @CGriffinGo Год назад +1199

    Grandpa racing at full-speed toward the rescue of his beloved Grandson brought tears to my eyes ... that's LOVE in action. (Wish my Grandpa was still alive.)

    • @kendraketchum
      @kendraketchum Год назад +26

      I miss mine too. He would do the same for me.

    • @sweetz187
      @sweetz187 Год назад +13

      Same love

    • @MrsMiss-mv5kt
      @MrsMiss-mv5kt Год назад +14

      Me too 😭

    • @benbrown9053
      @benbrown9053 Год назад +19

      I lost both of mine when I was a little kid and they've always lived in my heart and mind with respect.

    • @sophiathompson9533
      @sophiathompson9533 Год назад +10

      same mine would have done anything to get me back if I went missing. I mean my family would too but I miss my grandpa

  • @passionflower13
    @passionflower13 Год назад +503

    Grandpa was on a mission seeing that boat speed by is what made me cry 😭 so glad they were able to find him

  • @StefunnyStrange
    @StefunnyStrange Год назад +273

    I don’t think people understand how difficult it is to spot a person in the open deep waters, especially when they aren’t wearing a life jacket with reflective gear. It is like finding a needle in a haystack. I love how everyone seems more relieved than the actual survivor though. He seems unphased. 😂

    • @HiThisIsMine
      @HiThisIsMine Год назад +22

      Definitely a needle in a haystack, but it seems Dylan had some sort of inflatable/illuminated buoy 0:20 which likely helped locate him

    • @stpwnedashell7250
      @stpwnedashell7250 Год назад +21

      He was shaking and shivering ng and probably couldn’t react 🤦‍♂️

    • @thenudepotato5100
      @thenudepotato5100 Год назад +15

      @@stpwnedashell7250 lol even in the interview dude is totally chill, he talked about it like he just went to go get ice cream or something lol

    • @Mr.Sr.Jr.
      @Mr.Sr.Jr. Год назад +5

      He's embarrassed

    • @evilsharkey8954
      @evilsharkey8954 Год назад +10

      It’s harder than finding a needle in a haystack. You can find the needle by sitting in the haystack, or rather, it will find you. The ocean is so vast, and the water doesn’t stay put.

  • @gopropeterchockey
    @gopropeterchockey Год назад +885

    Although the authorities tried their best to find him, his friends and family were supremely motivated to search and as a result they saved his life. Great story!.

    • @0xsergy
      @0xsergy Год назад +30

      They shouldve told the coast guard that he may have found underwater oil reserves for motivation

    • @jeffdunham5150
      @jeffdunham5150 Год назад +5

      @@0xsergy bro what?😂😂

    • @iknowgatsby
      @iknowgatsby Год назад +4

      @@0xsergy they would have found him in twenty minutes lol

    • @baileybutterfly320
      @baileybutterfly320 Год назад

      That was so dumb!!!!!

    • @Waroffort2584
      @Waroffort2584 Год назад

      @@jeffdunham5150 too young man

  • @ashley9498
    @ashley9498 Год назад +448

    This just goes to show just how much a loving and caring family can save you. Physically and mentally. Love this ending!

    • @luns486
      @luns486 Год назад +9

      Right? I wish I had a family like this.

    • @shodapad07
      @shodapad07 Год назад +3

      Yes true. He is loved and lucky. I pray everyone gets blessed like that.

    • @BlackGirlLovesAnime6
      @BlackGirlLovesAnime6 Год назад

      with luck too lets not forget that. there were plenty of other families with the same determination but weren't as fortunate.

    • @gdaebb9179
      @gdaebb9179 4 месяца назад +2

      This is why I think that kid that suffocated in the van should have called his dad FIRST instead of 911. There was no urgency. How could the dad find his dead body before them just makes me sad daily

  • @Jons.Design
    @Jons.Design Год назад +141

    Grandma can never say another word about how much Grandpa's boat cost

    • @deborahdobbie
      @deborahdobbie Год назад +7

      Hahahha love this

    • @Seeker0fTruth
      @Seeker0fTruth Год назад +4

      Omg lol exactly thank goodness we can laugh and this story has a happy ending

    • @gabriellafox7948
      @gabriellafox7948 Год назад +5

      Good one!

    • @user-sn3ek4vj2j
      @user-sn3ek4vj2j Год назад +4

      🤣 nah now she's gonna be like see I told you we got that boat for a reason 🤣🤣

    • @emeksb4823
      @emeksb4823 Год назад

      Hahaha lol

  • @specialty_k
    @specialty_k Год назад +448

    This is a family of support!

    • @sky-eh1ti
      @sky-eh1ti Год назад +8

      I wish I had loving family like this ..

    • @specialty_k
      @specialty_k Год назад +6

      @@sky-eh1ti me too!

    • @PneumaticsAreCool
      @PneumaticsAreCool Год назад +6

      Half my families and jail and the other half would be too drunk to do anything about it.🤣

    • @Under_Sky_Third_Gaia
      @Under_Sky_Third_Gaia Год назад +2

      @@PneumaticsAreCool sad 😆

  • @deusbeowulf6039
    @deusbeowulf6039 Год назад +42

    As a former member of the Navy who has seen a few failed SARs, this man is extremely lucky and I’m glad he was rescued.

  • @KissMyFatAxe
    @KissMyFatAxe Год назад +94

    God bless Grandpa Edward. He's the man you want in an emergency ✊🏻

    • @ryancost8445
      @ryancost8445 6 месяцев назад

      FKIN WARRIOR GRAMPA WAS PREPARED FOR THE WORST. THAT BOAT WAS BOUGHT FOR YHST MOMENT

  • @cormacthem8406
    @cormacthem8406 Год назад +93

    That’s a miracle, the man is soo blessed to be alive and to have the family that he does.

  • @bethford6884
    @bethford6884 Год назад +14

    This one had me choking up. What a great ending. I love that his family came for him. Grandpa was racing that boat to the rescue.

  • @palmbeachgrown5125
    @palmbeachgrown5125 Год назад +281

    As a free diver and spear fisher myself you never dive without a buddy and you never dive without a line. Always attach a rope to your boat from your belt

    • @mencred4334
      @mencred4334 Год назад +17

      Yes, he's lucky and if he wasnt i think its appropriate to call this a suicide

    • @cheryl5994
      @cheryl5994 Год назад +4

      IT'S SO CRUEL TO SPEAR THOSE POOR FISH.
      DON'T YOU CARE?

    • @MrAgentEcho
      @MrAgentEcho Год назад +40

      @@cheryl5994 do you know what happens when fish eat other fish? They do it while the other fish is still alive, swallowing it hole or biting chunks into it until it dies from bleeding out or trauma.
      Nature is a brutal mistress. Hunting is much less cruel.

    • @rakebluewallgaming6185
      @rakebluewallgaming6185 Год назад

      Wouldnt you drown from the current?

    • @palmbeachgrown5125
      @palmbeachgrown5125 Год назад +17

      @@cheryl5994 no I don’t. I need to eat.

  • @LaLaKnight
    @LaLaKnight Год назад +155

    The tears I just cried. As a mother I couldn't imagine. Such a lucky family.

  • @kendawyatt3219
    @kendawyatt3219 Год назад +17

    I love how grandpa was speeding away to go get his grand baby from the ocean.

  • @enngee2339
    @enngee2339 Год назад +26

    I am also amazed that he has that many people in his life who would, without question, drop everything and go out and help him!! Treasure these relationships 💞

  • @Mami-Florida
    @Mami-Florida Год назад +116

    Glad he was found safe. Such a beautiful family. And grandpa love how he speedy in that boat 🛥 bless his heart ♥

  • @ritzismynamo
    @ritzismynamo Год назад +98

    Omg it really is a miracle that in all that open sea he could of been at and they found him!! Unbelievable!! I'm so happy for them! I can't even imagine the excitement they felt when they found him!! What a huge relief!!! Hope the guy takes extra precautions from now on. Hes so dang lucky! Never underestimate the sea! It's a whole other world out there.

  • @dlzk12
    @dlzk12 Год назад +3

    This made me cry.That family support is everything in our life we need

  • @darritchie5632
    @darritchie5632 Год назад +101

    What a great family! I’m glad he was found.

  • @charleschi843
    @charleschi843 Год назад +17

    I wish everyone had friends and family like this. Incredible battle buddies.

  • @micahwilliams6554
    @micahwilliams6554 Год назад +18

    Bro I’m dam near in tears!! Grandpop is the MAN! God blessed this family!

  • @namerican8510
    @namerican8510 Год назад +7

    Situations like this is where drones with 360 degree video would be perfect to deploy. It's really difficult to see across swell's and just going straight up and hovering above the boat would greatly increase the likelihood of not overlooking a missing person. That family is awesome and he's lucky to have them. What a happy ending.

  • @brandonbellino8896
    @brandonbellino8896 Год назад +32

    Wow. The feelings that probably went through him in the moment not only seeing a boat approaching and the thought of hopefully this is his recue, but to then hear his own family's screams of joy and realizing it's them coming to his recue. Wow. Probably the most joy he's ever felt in his whole entire life, even being in the situation he was in.

  • @TempleOvBlackLight
    @TempleOvBlackLight Год назад +70

    I can't even imagine that joy and relief they must have experienced. Awesome story!

  • @deanruthlessrecords
    @deanruthlessrecords Год назад +23

    I bet Dillon was BEYOND HAPPY he was found when he was found at dusk because the open ocean is probably the scariest thing you could ever imagine at nighttime in pitch black.

  • @bugsnasty2447
    @bugsnasty2447 Год назад +70

    That feeling of spotting him in the water must have been crazy. One second fear and sadness than a rush of excitement and joy after spotting him

  • @porscheh7120
    @porscheh7120 Год назад +3

    Wow! God bless him and his family! They jumped right into action and saved that young man’s life! 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @laurenjeanvp5131
    @laurenjeanvp5131 Год назад +9

    Literally crying, the fear in their hearts and that moment of relief seeing your loved one alive...so happy he was found safe 💜

  • @janelbbuck
    @janelbbuck Год назад +5

    Now that’s a nice reunion. I’m always happy when anyone is found alive lost in sea. But it must’ve been real heartwarming to see that his rescuers were also his family.

  • @pageant_cultleader1914
    @pageant_cultleader1914 Год назад +21

    No one is going to look like a loved one xo the energy when they spotted him was magical.

  • @alwaysrecycles365
    @alwaysrecycles365 Год назад +7

    I love that vid of Grandpa speeding to get out on the open water. Grandpa said "no wake zone?! More like NO WAIT zone bc I gotta go!!" And gunned it out of the marina.

  • @TimberlakeTigerGirl
    @TimberlakeTigerGirl Год назад +10

    Blood is thicker than water. Friends can be temporary but family is eternal. Siblings can bicker and threaten to skewer each other, but the second an outside danger presents itself they'll drop everything to help. And when loved ones go missing, their families will do anything to get them back.

  • @lonihanson9124
    @lonihanson9124 Год назад +1

    Gave me chills when they started cheering! What a miracle!

  • @MediCali951
    @MediCali951 Год назад +24

    What a relief! Some haven’t been so lucky and lost family at sea forever

  • @ladydeerheart1
    @ladydeerheart1 Год назад +14

    This is what family is for. No one knows you better or loves you more.

  • @melissahaire7058
    @melissahaire7058 Год назад +6

    That's one hell of a family right there!!
    My husband and I always said if someone goes missing we're going looking, we absolutely can not leave it up to the authorities because Dylan would still be lost if it wasn't for his family!! Great job family!!

  • @Hunter_shull
    @Hunter_shull Год назад +11

    As someone who doesn't like the ocean, this is absolutely terrifying

    • @natedawg1007
      @natedawg1007 Год назад +1

      I also have a fear of the ocean. Would it be fair to say you aren’t afraid of the actual ocean, but the vastness of it and how dangerous it can be? Like we’re not scared of salt water lol. We’re scared of what’s in it. Or being lost in it

    • @Hunter_shull
      @Hunter_shull Год назад

      @@natedawg1007 true

  • @keithcarfagno1440
    @keithcarfagno1440 Год назад +3

    Shoutout Grandpa Edward on this one fr. Dude got it done for his whole family

  • @Lolybelle009
    @Lolybelle009 Год назад +12

    I'm glad they found him! He has a great loving family.

  • @sarahfarrell8214
    @sarahfarrell8214 9 месяцев назад

    Wow, a true miracle! Crying, so happy Dylan's family rescued him! Wow, family's love saved his life.

  • @adf2099
    @adf2099 Год назад +6

    The cheering when they found him was very emotional. Glad he was found safe.

  • @bobcatbigpaws5597
    @bobcatbigpaws5597 Год назад +4

    What a great family. Such a blessing he was saved. I can't imagine how he and his family felt when they saw each other

  • @kimbap2136
    @kimbap2136 Год назад +11

    ngl, that's an amazing story and i'm glad it ended well.

  • @ayiti4009
    @ayiti4009 9 месяцев назад

    I love that right after Dylan's mom hugged him, his best friend did the same. It's a true friendship and a real family thing❤

  • @3lttlbrds
    @3lttlbrds Год назад +1

    That was absolutely lucky omg. Thank God for his family's perseverance 🙏

  • @dizzymindy6024
    @dizzymindy6024 Год назад +6

    Locating him is a miracle!! I am so happy for them!!

  • @myemptynest5
    @myemptynest5 Год назад +6

    Amazing what a beautiful loving family. Thank God.

  • @vertex8741
    @vertex8741 Год назад +31

    So happy he was found safe ❤️

  • @victoriahayden2961
    @victoriahayden2961 Год назад +11

    OMG - worst nightmare! So happy he was found safe!

  • @dustinredeagle9465
    @dustinredeagle9465 Год назад +5

    I dont think people realize how strong and determined you have to be to tread water for 4 hours

  • @spiritualnexus2449
    @spiritualnexus2449 Год назад +5

    Im so happy his family acted fast... Thank God

  • @missthang4982
    @missthang4982 Год назад +10

    Hallelujah!!! I can't imagine their absolute jubilation at finally spotting their human. His skill-set and those of his loved ones? Absolutely saved his life. Wonderful, wonderful news!!🙏♥️

  • @bethanymariah4699
    @bethanymariah4699 Год назад +2

    Damn. To have a family like this.
    Love this for him. ❤️

  • @Five0Five
    @Five0Five Год назад +6

    For anyone that hasn't been diving in the ocean that thinks it would be hard to lose someone in the daytime. It's so easy to get swept away like that so many divers wear a rope that's tethered to the boat. When you come up sometimes you have to look around for your boat because you get so disoriented in the water and if you've wandered off swimming you can get really far away in no time at all. Good job to his friends to send out an alert instead of just searching on their own, they may have never found him if they hadn't been smart enough to get others involved.

  • @jesserentas7425
    @jesserentas7425 Год назад +12

    That is an awesome family to be apart of stay safe & blessed

  • @GorgieClarissa
    @GorgieClarissa Год назад +5

    in a world of mass shootings, this is a story i needed to desperately hear

  • @michelledillon6812
    @michelledillon6812 Год назад +1

    I cried tears of joy watching this!! Love that the family didn’t hesitate and went looking for him!! Gif bless you all🙏🏻

  • @angelasieg5099
    @angelasieg5099 Год назад +4

    I'm so happy his family found him. A wonderful happy ending.

  • @yuyufan43
    @yuyufan43 Год назад +3

    Damn, now THAT is a family! 🥹 So much joy. ❤

  • @fegrace_1
    @fegrace_1 Год назад +1

    His family is the real deal; he is BLESSED!

  • @soniaibarra1926
    @soniaibarra1926 Год назад +4

    Wow so glad he was Found. 🙏🙏❤❤

  • @perryrice4149
    @perryrice4149 Год назад +4

    Thank God he was found alive and safe. Yes prayers do get answered. 🙏🏽

  • @caroldriehorst1165
    @caroldriehorst1165 Год назад +5

    Wonderful, that Family was determined to find him, God Bless them, so glad he's safe.

  • @annetteailsmith4411
    @annetteailsmith4411 Год назад +2

    Thank God they found him safe 💙🙏

  • @monkisethojane2218
    @monkisethojane2218 Год назад +2

    Having a healthy relationship with family is great. Loved this story. God bless

  • @arimax888
    @arimax888 Год назад +5

    He's lucky to have such caring family who didn't wait/assume the guards would get him!!
    I'm curious about what his reaction to the "friends" leaving him there?!! Did they reconcile or was it a mistake..?!🤔

  • @Rosiepoohtargaryen
    @Rosiepoohtargaryen Год назад +3

    What a beautiful family 👪 God bless you

  • @IsabellaFlames2023
    @IsabellaFlames2023 Год назад +5

    “Miracles happens as we speak”
    Seal
    ❤️🙏🏽✝️☝️

  • @starbell4495
    @starbell4495 Год назад

    This story made me cry. Mom’s love will conquer everything. 😢

  • @Magencory17
    @Magencory17 Год назад +3

    I can’t even express how much I love this story! Great job, family! 😃

  • @auntdini
    @auntdini Год назад +7

    It’s nice to see good news!
    Thank you for sharing.💖

  • @TheStovar47
    @TheStovar47 Год назад +1

    I am so incredibly happy for this family, such a blessing.

  • @jasminecarrasco7210
    @jasminecarrasco7210 Год назад +3

    Wow I cried couldn’t imagine if that was my son!!!! Thank god they found him!

  • @rachaelworley590
    @rachaelworley590 Год назад +3

    I wish I had a family like that. Mine disowned me when I was just 11 all because my mom was doing drugs.

  • @kimt1054
    @kimt1054 Год назад +5

    What an awesome story! I'm soooo glad they found him and he's safe!

  • @ibjayb9785
    @ibjayb9785 Год назад

    This is amazing! I'm in tears. That's what family is for!!

  • @kspang656
    @kspang656 Год назад +2

    I cried when they grabbed him to hug! I can't imagine what it would be like to go from despair to ecstatic like that!❤️ Thank you, God!

  • @dianeyoung8068
    @dianeyoung8068 Год назад +7

    Wow, so happy they found him in time.

  • @chvid2009
    @chvid2009 Год назад +11

    So happy he’s safe and well!!!

  • @ronnienestor
    @ronnienestor Год назад +1

    Lovely and truly admirable extended family..

  • @christyann
    @christyann Год назад +1

    Omg! That's amazing! I'm so happy for him and his family.

  • @Pattiepies55
    @Pattiepies55 Год назад +3

    Thank God this man was found safe and well. What a miracle ❣️

  • @bejoyasmr8052
    @bejoyasmr8052 Год назад +12

    Gosh I can't even imagine good thing they knew what they were doing cause that's not always how that goes. Bless them 🙏🏻

    • @cupidok2768
      @cupidok2768 Год назад

      He was free diving. Y ppl do this

    • @jeffdunham5150
      @jeffdunham5150 Год назад

      @@cupidok2768 its fun? Lol

    • @cupidok2768
      @cupidok2768 Год назад

      @@jeffdunham5150 scary. Do u know his ig

    • @jeffdunham5150
      @jeffdunham5150 Год назад

      @@cupidok2768 scary to some but i find it fascinating, no I don’t

    • @cupidok2768
      @cupidok2768 Год назад

      @@jeffdunham5150 not if he did the safey.

  • @kbustos0298
    @kbustos0298 Год назад +1

    I am glad he was found. This brought tears to my eyes.

  • @missmrocks
    @missmrocks Год назад +9

    That is the definition of a miracle.

  • @tpvaaj6675
    @tpvaaj6675 Год назад +6

    glad he was found safe...

  • @christinerose4839
    @christinerose4839 Год назад +3

    Families always do a better job congratulations to you all

  • @chrissy7033
    @chrissy7033 Год назад

    just telling my mum balling my eyes out with happiness..blessings.

  • @antoinettelamontagna9999
    @antoinettelamontagna9999 Год назад +1

    Hallelujah! Thank God they found him!!!

  • @k3rc4
    @k3rc4 Год назад +10

    The fact that the family found him, and not the Coast Guard, is either a massive coincidence or just very disappointing.
    All of that aside, I'm so glad he was found safe and sound, too many times have these situations turned far more sour.
    Good going, fam, a couple years from now this is probably gonna be just a super crazy story to tell at parties, I hope!

  • @sassyempress7916
    @sassyempress7916 Год назад +3

    I want his family god bless them.

  • @Shamuto7
    @Shamuto7 Год назад

    Aww. I'm glad the family took immediate action before it's too late. 🥰 respect to his family! Such a great love 💕

  • @BeIIa8
    @BeIIa8 Год назад +6

    That’s one of my biggest fears I’m so relieved they found him before dark

  • @Dontworryaboutit12
    @Dontworryaboutit12 Год назад +3

    Dude, that’s wild. I’m glad your okay

  • @brookehaybel9693
    @brookehaybel9693 Год назад +1

    Be Kind🌸🖤🫂 love this story such a strong family!!! grateful to know he was found safe and okay!
    great thinking of them to search themselves!!

  • @felixcat9318
    @felixcat9318 Год назад

    Whay a phenomenal outcome!
    I can only imagine his reaction to seeing his beloved family coming to rescue him!

  • @katejagger
    @katejagger Год назад +3

    Jeeze, this one really hit me in the feels. Just woke up and I’m already crying. Wonderful. ❤🙏🏼😭

  • @c10zane
    @c10zane Год назад +3

    That is a true miracle!