Man rescues terrified 6-year-old from the middle of St. Louis River in Duluth

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июл 2022
  • A man rescued a 6-year-old boy who was by himself in the middle of a river, and the entire heartbreaking ordeal was caught on his GoPro video.
    On July 5, David Jones was fishing out on the St. Louis River in Duluth, fighting a sturgeon, when he saw a little boy stranded in the middle of the channel. The 6-year-old old, who was wearing a life jacket, was panicking and terrified.
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  • @Shackleford8
    @Shackleford8 Год назад +5813

    I wouldn't say he potentially saved his life, he definitely saved his life.

    • @Youwillpaywhatyouowe
      @Youwillpaywhatyouowe Год назад +60

      Omg i just posted a comment then read yo comment HELLO ! They did that cause he is black

    • @Shackleford8
      @Shackleford8 Год назад +18

      @@Youwillpaywhatyouowe Honestly they probably said that for the family's sake so the DA doesn't hear it and try and slap the father with charges. I think it was to protect the kid more than anything. The news starts saying that so and so would've died had a fisherman not saved him CPS starts poking around. Especially when we're talking about a small town up by Canada.

    • @ADVENTURESOFBZ
      @ADVENTURESOFBZ Год назад +87

      @@Youwillpaywhatyouowe because he's black!!!! Are you freaking kidding me?!!! What kinda comment is that?!! What about this situation has to do with race?? If anything it's a good racial story, but it's not even that 🤦🤦

    • @CuttingEdge49
      @CuttingEdge49 Год назад +5

      Absolutely

    • @deebodixon494
      @deebodixon494 Год назад +4

      💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾✌🏾💨

  • @TheTrueKat
    @TheTrueKat Год назад +873

    I am shocked that the father wasn’t charged with abandoning his child! No responsible parent would leave a six year old child in the middle of a river, on a 57 degree day, and expect him to swim to shore. That was absolute abandonment! I’m stunned!

    • @joshmcdonald9508
      @joshmcdonald9508 8 месяцев назад +18

      Well, it's not like he just "left" him in the water, he had a sailboat and he was pulling the kid or something. That would have been bad enough....but the water was near freezing.

    • @Phoenix-jw1mn
      @Phoenix-jw1mn 8 месяцев назад +96

      @joshmcdonald9508 the child shouldn't have been in the water if the parent didn't have control. Giving the parent excuses for the situation does not excuse the fact that he shouldn't of had the child in the water in the first place, especially if its cold out and didnt have the ability to retrieve the child. Dad should have jumped in as soon as the child drifted away, no go "boat cant go that way, oh well 🤷‍♂️". Poor parenting.

    • @jonathanbair523
      @jonathanbair523 8 месяцев назад +15

      @@Phoenix-jw1mn Sounds like the child wanted to wake surf or something like that... I agree that water was way to cold to be swimming in...The child losing the rope was a accident and normally pulled with a motor boat not a sail boat, but they often have engines to.... When doing wake boarding/surfing/skying kind of sports, someone should ALWAYS BE WATCHING THE PERSON GETTING PULLED....I do agree it is very poor parenting and should be investigated for unsafe settings for the water sports... I hope the child had a life vest on like the law requires from my understanding. I know being on a water craft needs a life vest, so I presume being pulled by a boat would need one to. Anyways it is only logical and safe to have one on....

    • @Phoenix-jw1mn
      @Phoenix-jw1mn 8 месяцев назад +11

      @@jonathanbair523 I agree, I grew up on the water, on the Chesapeake Bay actually and we were on the boat any chance we got until it became unaffordable. If we were on the boat, or in the water, we had a life jacket on but the water temperature was adequate temperature also. The man is lucky the child was found and retrieved. If the kid went under, the dad may have never known what happened. It wouldn't have happened on our boat but unfortunately, not everyone follows the rules of the waterways, and doing so costs lives.

    • @bumblebee4280
      @bumblebee4280 8 месяцев назад +18

      @@Phoenix-jw1mn
      I'm not saying that dad did this on purpose, but you'd be surprised. Somebody lost me in a crowd at around that age and when they found me, they laughed at my terror.

  • @tboymma
    @tboymma Год назад +316

    Little boy had probably 10-20 more minutes before going under. Freaking out how he was and it being cold, that man 100% saved this kids life

    • @ReconM1A
      @ReconM1A 4 месяца назад +11

      Why did the life vest had a life span of 12 minutes? Does it disappear magically?

    • @PeterPan-xe7qw
      @PeterPan-xe7qw 4 месяца назад +5

      @@ReconM1Athe life vest is great at assisting them stay afloat but realistically what happens when you get too cold to even move, you end up drowning and aren’t able to fight against the water.

    • @user-ov1ep5rf2l
      @user-ov1ep5rf2l 4 месяца назад

      If you're in a life jacket you dont need to fight against the water bro​@@PeterPan-xe7qw

    • @88unstopable
      @88unstopable 2 месяца назад

      ​@@PeterPan-xe7qw A life vest can keep a person afloat for 24 hours before it becomes water logged. You have no idea what you're talking about and just made that nonsense up.

    • @88unstopable
      @88unstopable 2 месяца назад +10

      ​@@PeterPan-xe7qwEven if that boy died from hypothermia his body would still be afloat.

  • @jdstep97
    @jdstep97 8 месяцев назад +188

    "Hope that he never gets put in this position again by another adult." Powerful words.

    • @masons9541
      @masons9541 6 месяцев назад +25

      a civil way to call out such BS from the parents

  • @stellamariss3335
    @stellamariss3335 Год назад +4074

    From what I was told about the full video is that the dad said he knew the child got separated from the sail boat but the dad didn’t know how to turn around… and his reaction to the man saving the boy was so odd. He acted like it wasn’t a big deal and was hoping someone would grab the kid. I believe he used the words “saved me the hassle” as if that’s all it was. I mean that kid was traumatized stuck in the middle of a cold river with strong currents and wind. That is straight up child neglect.

    • @marthareis5873
      @marthareis5873 Год назад +636

      I hope there is an investigation -- if that was the father's reaction, something is terribly wrong.

    • @janinehenschel4988
      @janinehenschel4988 Год назад +281

      That is what I figured, man I would have gone off on his father and told him, you DON'T LEAVE YOUR CHILD IN THE FREEZING COLD WATER, you CHECK first to make SURE that your child is SAFE BEFORE starting the boat I would have had the POLICE check the guy out and see if he was drinking and on drugs and also start an investigation and call CHILD SERVICES and have them watch the video because its BIZARRE and to me, he was WANTING to leave that child to DIE out in that water ! He needs to go to jail and have his child taken from him because if this is how he acts, he maybe BEATING and treating his child BADLY at home is my guess !

    • @lisarnful
      @lisarnful Год назад +241

      The Dad had a very weird reaction. Hope someone e is investigating

    • @thegatesofdawn...1386
      @thegatesofdawn...1386 Год назад +132

      Yes, somethings wrong there!

    • @netomeds
      @netomeds Год назад

      Dad is a drunk. Poor kid is already showing signs of mental trauma. Especially when the 911 issue comes up. A 6 year old should not respond that way. Hoping the community keeps an on on this child. I understand the signs as I grew up in a chaotic alcoholic home. Sux...we see the signs immediately. 💔
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  • @richardletherbarrow8367
    @richardletherbarrow8367 Год назад +3107

    I have watched the video and I'm quite frankly appalled by this boy's father and I cannot believe he isn't being prosecuted.

    • @frankorobinson1540
      @frankorobinson1540 Год назад

      My thoughts too why didn't he jump in emiediatly to save his son?

    • @brookeroeder7974
      @brookeroeder7974 Год назад +297

      The dad thanked him for "saving him a lot of hassle"
      I'm like, What hassle? BURYING YOUR SON?
      That seemed drunk or something to me. Why is there not something about that? Like did the police even question him? CPS needs to interview that boys parents. Is 59° outside! Who would leave their child floating in a freaking River in the first damn place but it's way too cold to be swimming! Thank God someone was smart enough to put a life jacket on him! Bless his heart. He was so scared in the water and then he was so terrified of the thought of calling 911. Maybe he just thought that would mean he was in trouble. OR... Dad has threatened or warned him before about getting the cops called on him. Smh.

    • @mfhidalgo71
      @mfhidalgo71 Год назад +133

      The father seemed Intoxicated.

    • @mrfastlane45
      @mrfastlane45 Год назад

      Kid needs to be take away, a father dont do that sht

    • @awiimurphy4561
      @awiimurphy4561 Год назад +18

      Right ? Me too

  • @dherman0001
    @dherman0001 Год назад +470

    The way he talked to the kid was perfect, calming, reassuring, not panicking.

  • @shirolee
    @shirolee Год назад +106

    Hearing the kid's voice was gut wrenching. David Jones, you're a hero.

  • @ErikaMSmith
    @ErikaMSmith Год назад +578

    I'm sorry.... but after watching the whole video, that dad was trying to get rid off that sweet boy. And the fact that he's not being prosecuted is appalling! SIX YEARS OLD!!!! SMH

    • @weesebowski8651
      @weesebowski8651 Год назад +2

      Women neglect kids all the time stop it!

    • @d.c.4706
      @d.c.4706 Год назад +138

      @Weese Bowski- your comment is next level bizarre. Does it MATTER the gender of a negligent parent?!!!!

    • @jeffreywolfe1
      @jeffreywolfe1 Год назад +33

      He should be charged with some crime -- anything from child abandonment to attempted murder. Whatever the DA's investigation turns up. At the very least CPS should take custody and protect this amazing young boy. The Hollywood ending would be for his rescuer to adopt him!

    • @anitabhoyroo8841
      @anitabhoyroo8841 Год назад +28

      No way this child should be in his care again. He should have looked for this boy the very minute he's fallen from the boat. Is there any law in this country for child neglect

    • @richardthomas1566
      @richardthomas1566 Год назад +7

      Agree 100%

  • @divinelove4604
    @divinelove4604 Год назад +711

    Attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and child abuse, charge the father accordingly.

    • @Robbover
      @Robbover Год назад +9

      Agreed 100%...

    • @ebkjug
      @ebkjug Год назад +5

      Karen.... no... horrible decision making. Yes..

    • @shout4637
      @shout4637 Год назад +13

      Exactly! Totally agree! Smells like a shady life insurance policy scam!! Arrest the evil drunken father ! No loving parent would ever let this happen to their children !!!! My heart hurt for the child!

    • @mysmirandam.6618
      @mysmirandam.6618 Год назад +13

      ​@EBK Jug no the dude saw it as no big deal he said it was a hassle to go back fo the kid

    • @sahranadejda
      @sahranadejda Год назад

      "EXACTLY"! ATTEMPTED MURDER! Is the reason based statements given to the police. You don't put a rope... A "ROPE" on a boat for A SIX YEAR OLD to hold nto and take him out to the deep water knowing that he struggled on a previous occasion. And this occasion, you see the boy loses the ROPE, struggles in the water YET THE FATHER DOESN'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP THE BOY AND JUST STAYS ON THE SAIL BOAT? THIS IS A CASE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER! LISTEN TO THE BOY'S FEAR IN HIS VOICE WHEN HIS LIFE SAVER SUGGESTS TO CALL 911? WHY DID THE BIY HAVE FEAR ABOUT THE POLICE BEING CALLED IN? NOTICE HOW INNOCUOUS THE FATHER WAS AS HE STOOD THERE W/THE POLICE BEING COMPLETELY "UNCONCERNED" ABOUT HIS LITTLE SIX(6) YEAR OLD. HE'S LUCKY I WASN'T THERE! I'D DEFINITELY WOULD MAKE A REPORT THE CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE AGENCY. AND IF THEY WOULDN'T GET OFF THEIR ASSES TO PROTECT THIS LITTLE SIX YEAR OLD, I'D PUT THE ENTIRE STORY ON CNN AND FORCE THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA TO COME TOGETHER AND FIGHT FOR THE SAFETY OF THIS CHILD.

  • @N1oreo1
    @N1oreo1 Год назад +106

    The babies cries made me tear up 😭😭 Thank god he’s safe 💙

    • @depp5601
      @depp5601 7 месяцев назад +1

      Is he really? He was given back to the parent that abandoned him in the water, how safe can he be? The father should be in prison for attempted murder.

  • @carlhicksjr8401
    @carlhicksjr8401 8 месяцев назад +30

    So, I'm coming to this a year late. But it's never too late to recognize a man who saved the life of a stranger.
    I don't suppose Mr. Jones will ever see this but in the off chance that he does, I hope he'll accept the respects and regards from an old cavalry corporal. A tip of the Stetson to you, sir.

  • @vulcanraven5491
    @vulcanraven5491 Год назад +1063

    6 years old, floating in the middle of a river alone and no one is being held accountable for negligence?
    Hearing how scared he was when first rescued made my blood boil.
    God bless you for saving this little boy.

    • @dragonsember
      @dragonsember Год назад +35

      In Minnesota of all places. Half of the year if this happened he would've frozen to death.

    • @fifty-thousandqueensprod.413
      @fifty-thousandqueensprod.413 9 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you.

    • @craigcorson3036
      @craigcorson3036 9 месяцев назад +9

      According to your mythology, this "God" put the kid in the middle of the river in the first place.

    • @zoeangelopoulos2077
      @zoeangelopoulos2077 8 месяцев назад +30

      @@craigcorson3036did commenting that make you feel better?

    • @craigcorson3036
      @craigcorson3036 8 месяцев назад +16

      @@zoeangelopoulos2077 I don't make such comments to make myself feel better. I do so in an attempt to make others THINK better.

  • @stephaniewright8049
    @stephaniewright8049 Год назад +767

    This is very odd that the dad “ drifted” away from his child and was not doing anything to get his child ! That father needs to seriously be charged with neglect or endangerment of a child.

    • @jamesnash6101
      @jamesnash6101 Год назад +9

      💯👍

    • @whatusername4817
      @whatusername4817 Год назад +55

      I'm starting to wonder if this was even an accident. "The father told the cops he "Lost hold of the rope, that was attached to the boat?"
      Wtf? How can you unintentionally stop holding the rope that your 6 year old is depending on you, when he is in somewhat heavy drifting water?! And did the rope suddenly get unattached from the boat? If so, how?!
      Police needs to do more investigation on this one.

    • @ladyleo944
      @ladyleo944 Год назад +36

      There something very fishy about the Dad...

    • @jamesnash6101
      @jamesnash6101 Год назад +22

      @@ladyleo944 ya, the whole thing reeks with foul Play. I keep thinking about the insurance spin on all of this. Did the father have insurance on that boy for accidental drowning?

    • @joannamcpeak7531
      @joannamcpeak7531 Год назад +16

      That's attempted murder. And they were almost successful.

  • @johndavis9432
    @johndavis9432 8 месяцев назад +37

    This guy is a hero.He definitely saved this boy's life.He was very modest saying that anyone would have done what he did.

  • @jtk6533
    @jtk6533 Год назад +1273

    I have a 6 year old son and I could not imagine how horrific it would be for him. “No charges” WTF? Duluth prosecutor get it together!

    • @endtimes9763
      @endtimes9763 Год назад +36

      That's the same thing I said the parents weren't panicking sending out alerts wondering where this child was at they need to take them from their parents and give them to somebody that cares about children

    • @chevygurl0115
      @chevygurl0115 Год назад +11

      @@endtimes9763 your screen name is truly the time we are living in!

    • @aunchante33
      @aunchante33 Год назад

      Attempted murder!

    • @jtk6533
      @jtk6533 Год назад +3

      @@chevygurl0115 preach!

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 Год назад +6

      I have 6 year old niece and cousin this made me cry.

  • @Blastedyerface
    @Blastedyerface Год назад +12

    HERO!!!!! Breaks your heart hearing a scared child crying for their life stranded in the middle of a river.... Thank god this guy came across and literally saved this poor child. HERO!!!

  • @PeelingTheTraumasAway
    @PeelingTheTraumasAway Год назад +15

    What a blessing that man was there at that time. That child was placed in his path for a reason. 🙏

  • @Youwillpaywhatyouowe
    @Youwillpaywhatyouowe Год назад +181

    How dare she say “potentially” how else was that boy going to survive ?

    • @clownafra6088
      @clownafra6088 Год назад

      A European colonizer would have been given an metal by the Mayor if they saved him. White media would rather call black people criminals than heroes. Everybody knows, but won't speak up because they don't want to do the hard work, so people say nothing.

    • @pryscillalee6264
      @pryscillalee6264 Год назад +1

      😂

  • @krysanton7731
    @krysanton7731 Год назад +1796

    This man is amazing and how is dad not being held accountable. People get their kids taken away for a lot less. His fear of 911 being called says everything

    • @Jill_T
      @Jill_T Год назад +82

      Very good point! Why was the kid so afraid of them calling 911?

    • @Moonlight-ov9ol
      @Moonlight-ov9ol Год назад +32

      @@Jill_T i ve seen parents , siblings threaten children when they are naughty by saying "should i call the police?" its kinda like '1, 2.....3' just a threat to make them behave. So might beone of the reason.

    • @nancymorales3064
      @nancymorales3064 Год назад +40

      And he got away with it. What a message to send to the citizens and around the world. Thank God for the young man that saved him.

    • @tyrusmfrechs7025
      @tyrusmfrechs7025 Год назад +4

      @@nancymorales3064 citizens around the “ *world* ”
      *CRINGE*

    • @cuhweenuh
      @cuhweenuh Год назад +41

      @@Jill_T usually in more severe abuse cases the child will take responsibility for any negative repercussions that the parent faces because of the child I.e. the boy was probably afraid his dad was going to be outraged and hurt him for getting the cops called on him

  • @kirkmo1666
    @kirkmo1666 Год назад +12

    The world needs more David Jones!!! God bless you

  • @jimmyhoffa2458
    @jimmyhoffa2458 7 месяцев назад +4

    No parent should ever leave a child out in a river etc.
    alone like that.
    A parent always puts the child's life ahead of their own.
    Don't understand why that would even occur.
    That precious child will never forget that!!!
    God Bless the rescuer.

  • @danni1993
    @danni1993 Год назад +188

    Even IF the wind picked up, and you got separated from your child...what PARENT wouldn't immediately jump in the water after him?
    Okay, I just watched the dad tell HIS side of the story. 'We've done this before, and it went fine. You sure saved me a lot of hassle'.
    I can believe that THIS father was torturing his child as some sort of SICK swimming lesson.
    He couldn't have cared less about his son, and he never went to look for him either.
    Why the police or CPS isn't looking deeper at this father is outrageous. Talk to the neighbors, the father's friends, the boy's teachers...something really stinks here.

    • @insertname193
      @insertname193 Год назад +19

      Right?! I’ve seen people abandon their boats for their dogs!

    • @ToyotaNutjob
      @ToyotaNutjob Год назад

      Um no

    • @Queen1111sunshine
      @Queen1111sunshine 8 месяцев назад +4

      Agree! And in cold water - wtf

    • @tjizzle8155
      @tjizzle8155 8 месяцев назад +1

      He's six.......he'll be driving in a year....kid has to do his job...

  • @jazz5132
    @jazz5132 Год назад +745

    The man is a hero. He saved that child’s life.

    • @joanna7350
      @joanna7350 Год назад +16

      for now he did. he'll run of out of luck if they don't investigate and get him away from his negligent father. at least he did have a vest on.

    • @cuprunnethover2509
      @cuprunnethover2509 Год назад +2

      Amen! Kuddos to that officer!!

    • @bobwoods1302
      @bobwoods1302 Год назад +2

      He did what anyone would do. He didn't endanger his life to save the kid. It wasn't heroic. Thank God he was there but what was he gonna do. Leave the kid to drown and carry on fishing? It's a sad day when we praise people for being human beings.

    • @samn1697
      @samn1697 Год назад +6

      @@bobwoods1302 your saying this because he was a black man. Be honest

    • @bobwoods1302
      @bobwoods1302 Год назад

      @@samn1697 🙄 Not at all. I`m not a racist D-bag

  • @oldladylovesBruno
    @oldladylovesBruno Год назад +1

    Poor kid. He'll remember the terror throughout his life. Thank God the kayaker saw him.

  • @CheyenneMarket
    @CheyenneMarket Год назад +8

    Bravo sir, you are that little boy’s hero and a wonderful role model.

  • @grandmaj5046
    @grandmaj5046 Год назад +535

    What kind of person would put a 6 year old in a river when it's 57 degrees outside? This young man is a true hero in every sense of the word.

    • @jamesnash6101
      @jamesnash6101 Год назад +41

      Ya,💯...
      Let's see if I can stitch this incident together. The father and son are out on a boat, the child ends up in the water, he's hanging on to a robe attached to the boat, the child gets separated from the rope, the father doesn't notice this and therefore doesn't immediately pulls his son up out of the water. And somehow, someway the boat moves a distance away from the child. And the father has control of this boat. And then the father has some convoluted excuse not to come back and try to retrieve his son? Really. This seems really sketchy to me.
      Also, why were that boy and the father out on the water, and how did the boy end up in 57° water? Did the police, even interview the father?
      Also, take a hard look at the clothing the child was wearing. Then listen to the comments of the person at that house related to others that that drowned recently.
      Also, the father gave a weird explanation as to why he did not come back to retrieve that child from that water.
      Ok then.... why didn't the father get the authorities involved to save this child? The explanation seemed well rehearsed and logical just in case the child drowned.
      Also, does the father have and insurance policy, on this child, especially related to accidental drowning.
      This whole incident reeks, and is quite sad.

    • @AncientOneFamily.
      @AncientOneFamily. Год назад +7

      @@jamesnash6101 Exactly! Poor baby.

    • @frankkolton1780
      @frankkolton1780 Год назад +2

      You have obviously never lived in the Duluth/Superior region.

    • @frankkolton1780
      @frankkolton1780 Год назад +2

      @@jamesnash6101
      1. The boy lost his grip on the boat.
      2. The air temperature, not the water temperature, was 57F, Lake Superior is right there, it can sometimes be cool on summer days, people up there are used to it.
      3. He was swimming, you don't wear sweatshirts or coats to swim in. "recent drownings" Drownings? There was a single drowning the year before in early June, before that, someone drown after there vehicle went through the ice years before. People do drown in rivers, lakes, swimming pools all across the world, they're not limited to geography.
      4. Weird excuse? Did you ever sail? You can't throw it "in reverse" it doesn't have a motor, and you can't sail upwind and against a current at the same time.
      5. Good question, but we don't have the whole story either. The boy was wearing a vest PFD, maybe the father saw the kayak heading to pick up his son.
      6. For insurance? You watch too much TV.
      I taught my kids to swim beginning when they were old enough to walk, I would never dream of letting them swim off a sailboat or in a current at that age, even wearing a PFD. Even just sailing with kids on board, there are many extra safety precautions you must take and be prepared for, especially in the cold water of Lake Superior. The St. Louis is much warmer than the lake, but is a very dark stained lake from the red iron mineral runoff of the iron rich land there, not an good environment for young kids to be swimming in because of almost zero visibility.

    • @jamesnash6101
      @jamesnash6101 Год назад +12

      @@frankkolton1780 so... Was this a wise decision of the parent to let his 6 year- old swim under those conditions? Especially in Lake Superior.
      I don't think it was. Because, the child was rescued far from the boat. Plus, according to the people that surrounded this child, on shore. He was cold and his lips were turning blue.

  • @Moss_piglets
    @Moss_piglets Год назад +138

    Anyone else seen the full video? This definitely sounds fishy that it warrants an investigation. What kind of parent wouldn't look for their child?! The child looked afraid of his father when EMS showed up and it sounded like this wasn't the first time it happened either. The dad was more worried about the "hassle" than his child. The child could've suffered from hypothermia. At the end of the video the father commented that they may be seeing each other again. The paramedics we're giving him dirty looks like WTF? I hope the police investigate this further. Something is not right.

    • @netomeds
      @netomeds Год назад +6

      100% Correct

    • @wvblondie123
      @wvblondie123 Год назад +14

      And also look how the sweet boy acted when the man who saved him brought up contacting authorities!!!! Ugh. I agree with everything you said. So sad.

    • @janawhitens8160
      @janawhitens8160 Год назад +19

      I hate to say it but, they should look into whether or not the dad has an insurance policy on the kid.

    • @Moss_piglets
      @Moss_piglets Год назад +8

      @@janawhitens8160 true or this guy shouldn't have been a dad in the first place. I've seen a lot of child neglect and this incident is really irritating.

    • @whitestripe1854
      @whitestripe1854 Год назад +9

      If my little boy got swept away in a current I'd be diving in there after him. If I somehow hadn't noticed and this had happened I would be so unbelievably thankful to the guy in the kayak and I'd be hugging the hell out of my little lad. I'd be so emotional, makes my stomach turn just thinking about something like that happening to my son and yet you look at this guy? Doesn't even speak to the kid, comes across as extremely guilty of something and is just acting very strange. In the full video I was like "that is the Dad right? He's not acting like a Dad at all but I'm sure that's him from what the kayaker is saying". There is genuinely a small part of me that thinks he let it happen and was gonna just blame the current. I wouldn't want this kid alone with that guy anyway, that's for sure.

  • @shawnalainalston8321
    @shawnalainalston8321 Год назад +1

    He deserves a medal

  • @myjoyhs
    @myjoyhs 8 месяцев назад +3

    God placed a guardian Angel in that water for the boy! What a hero!

  • @SilentSaver
    @SilentSaver Год назад +81

    First of all, how is a parent going to think it's smart to allow a child to go in some cold water. Second of all, none of this adds up. You're not going to try to jump in and save your kid? Not call for help? I'd be doing everything in my power to save my child. That boat would mean nothing to me. This is so bizarre!!!

    • @tyrusmfrechs7025
      @tyrusmfrechs7025 Год назад +2

      Yeah the way the father said he told his boy to just swim ashore really pissed me off.
      He even implied this was not the first time. Time to tie that kid to a seat

    • @sjanewild
      @sjanewild Год назад

      SIR....GTFO! He goes...you go! Especially since there were other ppl there. I do remember the Dad that died trying to save his kids though 🙌🥺✌️🙏

    • @AB-ft7ng
      @AB-ft7ng Год назад +4

      People keep saying “he should’ve jumped in” but are forgetting that *he deliberately pulled up his anchor while the boy was still in the water* . There was no accident here, he didn’t jump in because he full well knew he was drifting away while the kid was in the water.

  • @peggygriffiths2091
    @peggygriffiths2091 Год назад +186

    Saw another video of when the dad showed up definitely impaired, and also the paramedics showed up. The boy was terrified of 911 being called....sounds like authorities have been called to their home before from the boy's reaction---why would a child be begging through tears "please don't call 911..." Thankfully they were called anyway. Hard to watch this child's fear but thankful the kayaker was calm and spoke to him gently but matter of fact so all turned out well.

    • @Melissa.A
      @Melissa.A Год назад +15

      Do you have the link for that? This is such a horrible situation and I hope something more is done!

    • @Chaeya
      @Chaeya Год назад +11

      I agree, I found that strange too, almost like the boy was afraid he would get in trouble for getting 911 involved, but then even more odd that the police said the father wouldn't face charges. Here's the whole video - ruclips.net/video/NMUYTzJQl1M/видео.html

    • @joanna7350
      @joanna7350 Год назад +6

      that's EXACTLY what I said. he was frightened.

    • @5thGenNativeTexan
      @5thGenNativeTexan Год назад +11

      I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing, the extreme fear from the boy of 911 being called.... it's the reaction of a kid who's been through something horrific before after law enforcement was there, and then suffered at the hands of the parent later.

    • @hdskl2150
      @hdskl2150 Год назад +4

      This is so sad. Please someone get that child out of this situation.

  • @GD-xc4wg
    @GD-xc4wg Год назад +5

    This is crazy how this kid even get into this situation
    This man saved his life
    Hope he is doing better

  • @ephrimebuckins9996
    @ephrimebuckins9996 Год назад +2

    As a father with 3 boys. This makes me deeply upset.

  • @vincechan455
    @vincechan455 Год назад +9

    You sir are a real hero. You saved this boy's life and he will never forget that for as long as he lives.

  • @jonesba2004
    @jonesba2004 Год назад +252

    This sweet child. Something is definitely wrong with that “dad.” I hope authorities check into this boy’s home situation.

    • @rhondadefreitas371
      @rhondadefreitas371 Год назад +13

      Something is very wrong especially the child’s fear of 911. Not from USA but this attitude smells real strange. Not investigating ? WOW no words . Shameful and dangerous. The welfare of children should be paramount.

    • @abdikadirali9985
      @abdikadirali9985 Год назад

      Old ppl r strange humans

    • @ladyleo944
      @ladyleo944 Год назад +3

      @@abdikadirali9985 No old people in general are not , Hes in a class by himself age has nothing to do with it

  • @R00fKing
    @R00fKing Год назад +29

    Someone needs to investigate that weird ass dad. He threw a ton of red flags and seemed drunk.

  • @TruthSeeker09825
    @TruthSeeker09825 Год назад +1

    Six years old by himself on the river. 😮. Sir you are a hero.

  • @reneequalls5878
    @reneequalls5878 Год назад +3

    He def saved that boys life. What an absolute hero❤

  • @kirsikka1029
    @kirsikka1029 Год назад +267

    Someone of authority needs to answer why the father was not charged with a crime? ABSOLUTELY INSANE there are no charges against the father! This is not the 1st father in Northern Minnesota to put his very young child/children's lives in danger of drowned in the water, then claiming ignorance of the seriousness of the situation.

    • @cuprunnethover2509
      @cuprunnethover2509 Год назад +4

      Amen!!

    • @cc7346
      @cc7346 Год назад +12

      privilege?

    • @Beaneabean
      @Beaneabean Год назад +5

      @@cc7346 No. Try again

    • @nesq4104
      @nesq4104 Год назад +9

      Caucasian

    • @familyfirst8583
      @familyfirst8583 Год назад +5

      Yes, they need to check for prior abuse, custody or divorce issues and insurance or child support issues. All those things need to be investigated or ruled out. He definitely needs parenting classes and cognitive assessment, whether the dad was under any substance.

  • @V8chump
    @V8chump Год назад +103

    “You’re strong right? I need ya to be strong for a few more seconds” aww what a good guy

  • @meganbud976
    @meganbud976 Год назад +5

    God saved that baby boy with blessing him that man at the right time ❤️ literally brought tears to my eyes

  • @lesliemarie8846
    @lesliemarie8846 Год назад +315

    That poor baby omg I cannot imagine the trauma😢 This man absolutely saved this child’s life. The father is clearly a POS and shouldn’t have custody.

    • @netomeds
      @netomeds Год назад +4

      Yep!

    • @bethlehemeisenhour8352
      @bethlehemeisenhour8352 Год назад +5

      SAD when parents get smashed and do not care what else is going on.

    • @Cgx47
      @Cgx47 Год назад

      Wtf are you saying. The dad is white and the person who saved the kid was black. Try again.

    • @clownafra6088
      @clownafra6088 Год назад +5

      Keep that same energy of single moms with custody of pregnant 13 year old daughters or drug dealing drive-by doing sons.

    • @iwuvpiesgaming9164
      @iwuvpiesgaming9164 Год назад +6

      @@clownafra6088 Wrong video..

  • @itsmecl2217
    @itsmecl2217 Год назад +105

    Go check for the longer video elsewhere, things don't add up with this child and Dad. Glad this man saved him-kudos to David Jones.

    • @netomeds
      @netomeds Год назад

      Here it is
      ruclips.net/video/NMUYTzJQl1M/видео.html

  • @Jessie98189
    @Jessie98189 11 месяцев назад +1

    He definitely saved that boy's life 😭😭😭

  • @Kristinnnnnnlaughs
    @Kristinnnnnnlaughs 8 месяцев назад +2

    My stomachs hurts hearing him say “I just need to get to my dad” wtf man

  • @tonyabrookes9931
    @tonyabrookes9931 Год назад +184

    The coldness and unkindness some children suffer from their families is unbearable to think about. Thank goodness for the rescuer's intervention in this situation. My heart goes out to this boy and I hope people continue to look out for him

  • @rickyp.625
    @rickyp.625 Год назад +34

    Next we'll be hearing the father left him in the back seat of a hot car. They don't understand the severity if they're not held accountable. Father needs to be charged. Does it make sense to only charge him if the child drowned.

  • @ellyl.6162
    @ellyl.6162 6 дней назад +1

    i have two sweet little nephews around this age who i love more than anything, the way this dad abandoned his son in the middle of the river is sickening & he should absolutely face consequences. i saw the whole video & hes clearly mentally unwell or on drugs to be so nonchalant. its like he didnt care at all. thank god for this hero kayaker saving this little guy❤ it breaks my heart that he went back to his neglectful dad

  • @karriekern7746
    @karriekern7746 Год назад +112

    This was purposeful on the dads part!! The boy needs help. May This fisherman be blessed abundantly. The man is a hero and this boy is amazing and strong.

  • @davidmahoney3804
    @davidmahoney3804 Год назад +190

    Give that man a medal!!!!!
    His humility makes him that much more of a hero 👏

  • @ryanschoenick4065
    @ryanschoenick4065 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank God he was there to rescue the kid🙏

  • @jethro1260
    @jethro1260 Год назад +3

    What a heartwarming story. He is a hero.

  • @patriciastaton6182
    @patriciastaton6182 Год назад +62

    That man is a hero for saving that child

  • @hotvegas2498
    @hotvegas2498 Год назад +141

    The trauma in the boy’s voice is sickening. I’m glad he’s okay! 🙏

    • @sunshinelizard1
      @sunshinelizard1 Год назад +5

      He's ok in that he's alive, but I doubt he's ok considering his father.

  • @rayrayqbaby
    @rayrayqbaby 3 месяца назад +1

    Listening to that guttural sound of fear coming from this 6 year old boy just did something to me as a mom and I can’t stop crying 😭. This is a GD horrible nightmare!!!!!

  • @KA-eu9sy
    @KA-eu9sy 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a hero!

  • @5thGenNativeTexan
    @5thGenNativeTexan Год назад +41

    After watching the various news reports, and then watching the full video, I'm absolutely stunned that no charges were filed on the father.

  • @annjones9802
    @annjones9802 Год назад +78

    What a great man David Jones is. You can tell how kind he is by his sweet voice. What a blessing he was there that day. He helped save his life.

  • @josephgiri2398
    @josephgiri2398 Год назад

    This guy needs to be rewarded big time.

  • @kellywarren8228
    @kellywarren8228 Год назад +91

    He saved this baby’s life. God bless him. He is truly a HERO!

  • @tammiep9628
    @tammiep9628 Год назад +164

    I just watched the whole video, and there’s definitely something wrong with the dad. It’s almost like he had a little bit to drink. I am literally sick to my stomach. I hope this little boy is in a very safe environment. Thank goodness this kayaker was able to rescue him. ❤️👍🏻To the kayaker!

    • @pdw9475
      @pdw9475 Год назад

      He was definitely impaired.

    • @theurbancowboys
      @theurbancowboys Год назад +5

      Yeh you can definitely tell he was drunk. Especially when he said you saved me a big hassle like what?

    • @rs832
      @rs832 Год назад +2

      With a response like that, showing such little empathy or care toward the child it makes me wonder if something more malicious wasn't/isn't at play here... perhaps in the father's eyes, the only accident that took place that day was the guy saving the kid... idk. But what I do know is, if my son was drifting away, the hell with the boat, im jumping in the lake after him.
      Why the cops and prosecutor didnt do a serious dig into this is beyond me - absolutely appalling! Did they even interview the kid probing to learn about his home environment? smh...

    • @rachelsill79
      @rachelsill79 8 месяцев назад

      He's not in a better environment they sent him right back to that derelict dad

  • @poopsandwichessss
    @poopsandwichessss 8 месяцев назад

    No matter what he says, David Jones is a damn hero.

  • @jinglebell9424
    @jinglebell9424 Год назад +1

    What a wonderful rescue, guardian angel. Thanks be to God

  • @MoxyVerve
    @MoxyVerve Год назад +127

    Show the whole video!!
    Major child abuse. The man that literally saved his life is an Angel. Literally sending a sign that this boy needs to be saved. Major failure & all pain this boy endures are on the worker who CONTINUES to clear his family

  • @ADVENTURESOFBZ
    @ADVENTURESOFBZ Год назад +119

    Absolutely a hero!! Yes it is what anyone would do, but anyone didn't do it, you did sir!!!! GOD BLESS YOU MR DAVID JONES!!!! Fantastic job my good man!!! You saved his life, no question!!!

  • @jenniferhampton5171
    @jenniferhampton5171 8 месяцев назад +1

    He did a great job!

  • @krystaldaniels7940
    @krystaldaniels7940 Год назад +36

    That father should be investigated and charged!!! If it was 59° out there that little boy shouldn't have been in the water to begin with!!! WHY was he swimming and holding onto a role attached to the sailboat??! Then when you add the fathers reaction into consideration there's definitely something very wrong in that family!😢

  • @arthurbrumagem3844
    @arthurbrumagem3844 Год назад +131

    This story is just insane that a father wouldn’t know his son is gone. Glad the guy noticed and saved the little boy

    • @Apocketfullofbs
      @Apocketfullofbs Год назад +10

      The father did know

    • @thumper62973
      @thumper62973 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/NMUYTzJQl1M/видео.html
      Ohh the father knew and did nothing..even a boat of cowards didn't rescue the child screaming for help - the went past him IN middle of the lake..father is true evildoer and admitted this child had it happen to him before ..if nobody acts, that kids will die of negligent homicide or severe beating!

  • @Carlou812
    @Carlou812 2 месяца назад

    This man David Jones is a hero! Finder of lost children. This touched me something....

  • @thecountdown4402
    @thecountdown4402 Год назад +1

    this man was heaven sent!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @4catsnow
    @4catsnow Год назад +47

    I'd want to know where the kid's dad was during this...The six year old in the middle of that water raises some questions.

    • @stellamariss3335
      @stellamariss3335 Год назад +4

      The dad was on his sail boat and was aware that his son was stuck in the river. Definitely raises some questions about the dad..

  • @TheLooking4sunset
    @TheLooking4sunset Год назад +50

    The man is a guardian angel, may he be blessed forever

  • @crystalwilliams6134
    @crystalwilliams6134 Год назад +1

    That baby wasn’t alone... Believe that. SOMEONE GREATER THAN MAN SAW HIM AND SEND HELP FOR HIM.🕊🙌🏾

  • @andrewhodgkins2292
    @andrewhodgkins2292 8 месяцев назад +1

    Proof that the good guys are still out there. Well done.

  • @rossellaperry6467
    @rossellaperry6467 Год назад +30

    He most definitely saved a child's life . Convinced He was fishing there and then to do God's plan to save a life through him . Angel work .

    • @mysidetube
      @mysidetube Год назад +1

      Yeah. But why did God go through the trouble in the first place? Why put the child in harm's way? In any event, glad the kid is ok. Scary.

    • @rossellaperry6467
      @rossellaperry6467 Год назад +2

      @@mysidetube look deeper . Not why God . But why parents allowed and not watched their child. God watched and sent someone to save that child . Right away child wants his daddy . So innocent and filled with love . Reality mom and dad not watching caused this . Not God . God saves .

    • @mysidetube
      @mysidetube Год назад +2

      @@rossellaperry6467 Yeah. But wait, didn't God make mom and dad the way they are too? Didn't God steer them from birth to be the people they are? Or did God just make a universe where he gets credit for the good and none of the bad?

    • @rossellaperry6467
      @rossellaperry6467 Год назад

      @@mysidetube you know God gives us free will to choose what we do or believe . Your a perfect example of free will and choices. You do not believe in God . Your joy is harassing those who believe . You make up stupid questions not realizing the stupidity of your questions and you know all the answers are in the bible. But instead of reading and learning your joy is to poke fun . You think the world laughs wilh your knowledge and simple quotes instead they laugh at you . As I have enjoyed your stupidity .

    • @bayodaman
      @bayodaman Год назад

      @@mysidetube 🤣🤣🤣🤣 people like you are so funny. Yes God controls all and every single thing we do nobody has free will, were just in a simulation bro 🤡🤡

  • @UCCJGUY
    @UCCJGUY Год назад +19

    I believe the dad left him in the water as a punishment. Absolutely horrific situation. We need to pressure authorities or CPS to have a home visit. Has anyone heard anything about a mom or another parent in the picture?

  • @aerialcombat
    @aerialcombat Год назад

    how did the parents not notice? that rescuer is a hero

  • @jeffsteadman3899
    @jeffsteadman3899 8 месяцев назад

    Give that man a medal!

  • @eng0503
    @eng0503 Год назад +38

    Definitely a hero. Onset of hypothermia was present, which is a killer in the water early in the season. Congrats on a great save.

  • @trumpwon8064
    @trumpwon8064 Год назад +26

    Hero moment 🙌
    Bad father though

  • @reddalchemy5970
    @reddalchemy5970 Год назад +2

    SAINT OF A MAN! Bless him infinitely for saving this youngster and reuniting him with his family.

  • @michaelkeene5530
    @michaelkeene5530 3 месяца назад

    Thank you sir for saving this child! You are a hero.

  • @nelliemusignac
    @nelliemusignac Год назад +29

    Thank you, David. I'm so mad about this, and DPD not doing anything. When the dad said you saved him such a hassle, and later says he told the kid "you can swim, you've got this, we've done it before", like... jump in and get your kid, you can get the sailboat later!! Ugh.

  • @KaraLynn336-
    @KaraLynn336- Год назад +16

    A true HERO!!!!!!!!!!

  • @eileenbaran7040
    @eileenbaran7040 Год назад

    This man is a hero.

  • @mscharylee
    @mscharylee 8 месяцев назад

    God bless the man who saved this child. Thank you sir.

  • @a.wanderer5006
    @a.wanderer5006 Год назад +16

    To see David and those homeowners loving on that kid is so nice. I have the feeling he gets kicks, not cuddles, at home with dad.

  • @wvblondie123
    @wvblondie123 Год назад +19

    He was also totally terrified of dad calling the police. I thought that was odd. 😭😡 and dad saying this hero saved him a hassle. The whole video and way he responded was odd. Hope that little boy is doing well.

  • @robertgreen2658
    @robertgreen2658 Год назад

    This is when good people shine thier brightest, thank you.

  • @Soprettieme
    @Soprettieme Год назад +20

    What a POS his dad is. If that happened to my child I would have been absolutely hysterical.

  • @utubbabe1234
    @utubbabe1234 Год назад +7

    just hearing the desperation in that kid's voice .....pulled tears out of my eyes and crushed my heart ....thank you sir .....you are an angel sent from God to help that boy ....God Bless you

  • @binksters_dad
    @binksters_dad 8 месяцев назад

    i hope this man got a medal. Fracking hero. God put him there to save that childs life. Both are meant to do bigger and better things in this life.

  • @michaelk8710
    @michaelk8710 8 месяцев назад

    When you do something any of us would have done in the same situation, you aren't a hero, you are true human being.

  • @kleigh4418
    @kleigh4418 Год назад +32

    So.. the dad knew he was in the water and didnt attempt to even try get him out and left him and didn't bother to come back or call for help?

    • @trumpwon8064
      @trumpwon8064 Год назад +1

      Not to clear on where the father went.

    • @stellamariss3335
      @stellamariss3335 Год назад +13

      Full video shows that the father was aware and said he didn’t know how to turn around the sailboat and just hoped someone would get the kid for him… I cant find the full video anymore but it’s probably somewhere but the dad is questionable for sure…
      His reaction was so bizarre and he was acting like it wasn’t a big deal. He let the 6 year old hang on to a rope in the water, which as said has strong currents and was windy. And when he lost hold the dad was like oh well I can’t turn around.
      The boy was hyperventilating when the kayaker got to him in the water and kept saying he needed to get back to his dad. But the dads reaction when being reunited with his son was very concerning, as he was acting like it was no big deal or something. I got the impression he is absolutely clueless as to how dangerous leaving a six year old in a river with no way to get to shore in cold water is. The boy would’ve died if no one had gotten him.

    • @netomeds
      @netomeds Год назад +2

      Full video here
      ruclips.net/video/NMUYTzJQl1M/видео.html

    • @Moss_piglets
      @Moss_piglets Год назад +5

      @@stellamariss3335 I saw the full video on FB a few days ago. The child was definitely showing onset hypothermia. This whole thing is bizarre to me and should be investigated. The rescuer showed more concern that the parent. The father's reaction was so nonchalant. The child looked so afraid of him when EMS arrived. CPS should get involved before this happens again because by the way the father spoke, it sounds like this wasn't the first time.

    • @YesMa-am
      @YesMa-am Год назад +2

      Do boaters carry flares ? I would of shot one up for my child. Someone tell me why dad isn't in jail.

  • @sydneypitcher7632
    @sydneypitcher7632 Год назад +28

    Hope that child has a speedy recovery, the kayaker gets awarded and that the family is a lot more aware about water safety.

  • @andrewgrogan9767
    @andrewgrogan9767 Год назад

    That’s a hero. A real modern day hero. Right place right time quick thinking. Bravo sir bravo

  • @sharbymj
    @sharbymj 8 месяцев назад

    David Jones, you are indeed a hero.

  • @LN-fi1nf
    @LN-fi1nf Год назад +7

    He's a former law enforcement person and has a background in patient care. What a superstar of a hero. He hopes that the kid is fine and that no ADULT ever puts him in such an awful position again! That kid could not have been saved by anyone bettter. May we all have someone as steady-headed and compassionate as David to help us when we are in our greatest need. Bravo!! Well done sir. 🛶🌠❤

  • @John316TOGODBETHEGLORY
    @John316TOGODBETHEGLORY Год назад +6

    Praise God. I see God's glory in what this man did for this child. May God bless this man.