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

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @GoodToGoIndustries
    @GoodToGoIndustries 2 года назад +6547

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

    • @GoodToGoIndustries
      @GoodToGoIndustries 2 года назад +24

      @Paul. P 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 2 года назад +89

      @Paul. P 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 2 года назад +5

      Absolutely

    • @deebodixon494
      @deebodixon494 2 года назад +4

      💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾✌🏾💨

    • @alwaysyouramanda
      @alwaysyouramanda 2 года назад +44

      For sure- so.. why isn’t the father being investigated?

  • @stellamariss3335
    @stellamariss3335 2 года назад +4760

    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 2 года назад +710

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

    • @janinehenschel4988
      @janinehenschel4988 2 года назад +319

      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 2 года назад +277

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

    • @thegatesofdawn...1386
      @thegatesofdawn...1386 2 года назад +141

      Yes, somethings wrong there!

    • @netomeds
      @netomeds 2 года 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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  • @krysanton7731
    @krysanton7731 2 года назад +1879

    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 2 года назад +83

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

    • @Moonlight-ov9ol
      @Moonlight-ov9ol 2 года назад +36

      @@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 2 года назад +42

      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 2 года назад +4

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

    • @cuhweenuh
      @cuhweenuh 2 года назад +43

      @@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

  • @TheTrueKat
    @TheTrueKat Год назад +1384

    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!

    • @D1NKERR
      @D1NKERR Год назад +23

      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 Год назад +136

      @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 Год назад +18

      @@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 Год назад +12

      @@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 Год назад +26

      @@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.

  • @jdstep97
    @jdstep97 Год назад +459

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

    • @masons9541
      @masons9541 Год назад +49

      a civil way to call out such BS from the parents

    • @gang1798
      @gang1798 5 месяцев назад

      That’s cold ass water even for a grown man

  • @richardletherbarrow8367
    @richardletherbarrow8367 2 года назад +3416

    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 2 года назад

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

    • @brookeroeder7974
      @brookeroeder7974 2 года назад +328

      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 2 года назад +140

      The father seemed Intoxicated.

    • @mrfastlane45
      @mrfastlane45 2 года назад

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

    • @awiimurphy4561
      @awiimurphy4561 2 года назад +19

      Right ? Me too

  • @Jazz1959
    @Jazz1959 2 года назад +773

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

    • @joanna7350
      @joanna7350 2 года 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 2 года назад +2

      Amen! Kuddos to that officer!!

    • @bobwoods1302
      @bobwoods1302 2 года 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 2 года назад +8

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

    • @bobwoods1302
      @bobwoods1302 2 года назад

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

  • @rayrayqbaby
    @rayrayqbaby 9 месяцев назад +22

    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!!!!!

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
    @user-vc5rp7nf8f 4 месяца назад +62

    i don't know how abandoning a six-year old in the middle of a river isn't considered endangering a child

    • @Steven-gg1bn
      @Steven-gg1bn 3 месяца назад +2

      Its mental that no charges were filed.... insanity.....

  • @grandmaj5046
    @grandmaj5046 2 года назад +550

    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 2 года назад +42

      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. 2 года назад +7

      @@jamesnash6101 Exactly! Poor baby.

    • @frankkolton1780
      @frankkolton1780 2 года назад +2

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

    • @frankkolton1780
      @frankkolton1780 2 года 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 2 года 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.

  • @jtk6533
    @jtk6533 2 года назад +1377

    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 2 года назад +43

      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 2 года назад +12

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

    • @aunchante33
      @aunchante33 2 года назад

      Attempted murder!

    • @jtk6533
      @jtk6533 2 года назад +3

      @@chevygurl0115 preach!

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 2 года назад +9

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

  • @staciarenee2982
    @staciarenee2982 2 года назад +1161

    I can't believe the father wasn't charged. I really can't believe that.

    • @tammiep7946
      @tammiep7946 2 года назад +41

      Same!! He didn’t even act like he was upset about it! He also seemed drunk, which one video I saw they said he was

    • @alwaysyouramanda
      @alwaysyouramanda 2 года назад +24

      Imagine how that kid must feel..? I was 6 coming home from a friends in the dark.. waking home-! And when I got in, my single mom was asleep in the dark in front of the Tv- not that she was worried, the house was just so messy she couldn’t get through the crack her bedroom door allowed. It’s a strange thing realizing as an adult that your parents never really loved you.. but loved the money they got for having you around. I’ll bet he feels more like a roommate to that father than like a child.

    • @wendyladybug355laurie4
      @wendyladybug355laurie4 2 года назад +8

      @@alwaysyouramanda Many PRAYER'SNLUV 👼👼💝💝

    • @anitabhoyroo8841
      @anitabhoyroo8841 2 года назад

      He should be charged, and closely followed by child care, what can happen next time, he put this child in danger. Child care unit should inquire.

    • @Lisa____
      @Lisa____ 2 года назад +2

      Believe it

  • @shirolee
    @shirolee Год назад +182

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

  • @N1oreo1
    @N1oreo1 Год назад +142

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

    • @depp5601
      @depp5601 Год назад +3

      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.

  • @divinelove4604
    @divinelove4604 2 года назад +849

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

    • @Robbover
      @Robbover 2 года назад +15

      Agreed 100%...

    • @ebkjug
      @ebkjug 2 года назад +5

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

    • @shout4637
      @shout4637 2 года назад +17

      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 +16

      ​@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.

  • @buffyk-952
    @buffyk-952 Год назад +36

    That little boy is living a life of CHILD ABUSE.
    And the whole system has FAILED him.

  • @vulcanraven5491
    @vulcanraven5491 2 года назад +1166

    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 Год назад +2

      Thank you.

    • @craigcorson3036
      @craigcorson3036 Год назад +9

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

    • @zoeangelopoulos2077
      @zoeangelopoulos2077 Год назад +32

      @@craigcorson3036did commenting that make you feel better?

    • @craigcorson3036
      @craigcorson3036 Год 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.

  • @tboymma
    @tboymma Год назад +384

    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 10 месяцев назад +19

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

    • @PeterPan-xe7qw
      @PeterPan-xe7qw 10 месяцев назад +9

      @@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 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @88unstopable
      @88unstopable 8 месяцев 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 8 месяцев назад +13

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

  • @Kristinnnnnnlaughs
    @Kristinnnnnnlaughs Год назад +21

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

  • @carlhicksjr8401
    @carlhicksjr8401 Год назад +69

    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.

  • @stephaniewright8049
    @stephaniewright8049 2 года назад +858

    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 2 года назад +9

      💯👍

    • @whatusername4817
      @whatusername4817 2 года назад +60

      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 2 года назад +39

      There something very fishy about the Dad...

    • @jamesnash6101
      @jamesnash6101 2 года назад +24

      @@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 2 года назад +20

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

  • @dherman0001
    @dherman0001 Год назад +535

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

  • @V8chump
    @V8chump 2 года назад +107

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

  • @johndavis9432
    @johndavis9432 Год назад +51

    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.

    • @helveticaification
      @helveticaification 5 месяцев назад +1

      'Anyone would have done the same' - Except the .father, apparently. Permanent 'intervention' is required.

  • @universallaw8850
    @universallaw8850 4 месяца назад +4

    True hero he will never be forgotten by this boy.

  • @ErikaMSmith
    @ErikaMSmith 2 года назад +660

    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 2 года назад +2

      Women neglect kids all the time stop it!

    • @d.c.4706
      @d.c.4706 2 года назад +171

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

    • @jeffreywolfe1
      @jeffreywolfe1 2 года назад +39

      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 2 года назад +32

      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 2 года назад +8

      Agree 100%

  • @jonesba2004
    @jonesba2004 2 года назад +257

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

    • @rhondadefreitas371
      @rhondadefreitas371 2 года назад +14

      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.

    • @Gotnoemailsucka
      @Gotnoemailsucka 2 года назад

      Old ppl r strange humans

    • @ladyleo944
      @ladyleo944 2 года назад +3

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

  • @patriciastaton6182
    @patriciastaton6182 2 года назад +62

    That man is a hero for saving that child

  • @kirkmo1666
    @kirkmo1666 Год назад +16

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

  • @karriekern7746
    @karriekern7746 2 года 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.

  • @tonyabrookes9931
    @tonyabrookes9931 2 года назад +189

    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

  • @danni1993
    @danni1993 2 года назад +200

    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 2 года назад +22

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

    • @ToyotaNutjob
      @ToyotaNutjob 2 года назад

      Um no

    • @Queen1111sunshine
      @Queen1111sunshine Год назад +4

      Agree! And in cold water - wtf

    • @tjizzle8155
      @tjizzle8155 Год назад +1

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

  • @PeelingTheTraumasAway
    @PeelingTheTraumasAway Год назад +20

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

  • @jimmyhoffa2458
    @jimmyhoffa2458 Год назад +10

    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.

  • @davidmahoney3804
    @davidmahoney3804 2 года назад +189

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

  • @kirsikka1029
    @kirsikka1029 2 года назад +278

    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 2 года назад +5

      Amen!!

    • @cc7346
      @cc7346 2 года назад +13

      privilege?

    • @Beaneabean
      @Beaneabean 2 года назад +5

      @@cc7346 No. Try again

    • @nesq4104
      @nesq4104 2 года назад +10

      Caucasian

    • @familyfirst8583
      @familyfirst8583 2 года назад +8

      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.

  • @itsmecl2217
    @itsmecl2217 2 года 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 2 года назад

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

  • @CheyenneMarket
    @CheyenneMarket Год назад +8

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

  • @Saraabbey
    @Saraabbey 4 месяца назад +2

    David jones u r a good man. U did wut his father shud have done which was do wutver it takes to get this child to safety. Thank you for being a kind person

  • @kellywarren8228
    @kellywarren8228 2 года назад +89

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

  • @ephrimebuckins9996
    @ephrimebuckins9996 Год назад +10

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

  • @lesliemarie8846
    @lesliemarie8846 2 года назад +317

    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 2 года назад +4

      Yep!

    • @CgxSmd
      @CgxSmd 2 года назад

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

    • @clownafra6088
      @clownafra6088 2 года 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 2 года назад +7

      @@clownafra6088 Wrong video..

    • @tracypayne2026
      @tracypayne2026 Год назад +2

      @@clownafra6088 Bro, keep that same energy when you do your job searches. You really should have stayed in school.

  • @TruthSeeker09825
    @TruthSeeker09825 Год назад +1

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

  • @rachelr2507
    @rachelr2507 4 месяца назад +2

    No body is making a riot about the negligence of the parent?! Ridiculous.

  • @annjones9802
    @annjones9802 2 года 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.

  • @peggygriffiths2091
    @peggygriffiths2091 2 года назад +188

    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 2 года назад +15

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

    • @Chaeya
      @Chaeya 2 года 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 2 года назад +6

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

    • @5thGenNativeTexan
      @5thGenNativeTexan 2 года 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 2 года назад +4

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

  • @LivingLifeOutWest
    @LivingLifeOutWest 2 года назад +139

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

    • @sunshinelizard1
      @sunshinelizard1 Год назад +6

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

  • @tammiep9628
    @tammiep9628 2 года назад +166

    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 2 года 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 Год назад

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

  • @5thGenNativeTexan
    @5thGenNativeTexan 2 года назад +44

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

  • @TheLooking4sunset
    @TheLooking4sunset 2 года назад +50

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

  • @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

  • @myjoyhs
    @myjoyhs Год назад +4

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

  • @ADVENTURESOFBZ
    @ADVENTURESOFBZ 2 года 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!!!

  • @SilentSaver
    @SilentSaver 2 года назад +88

    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 2 года 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 2 года 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 2 года назад +7

      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.

    • @VALiantiosous
      @VALiantiosous 4 месяца назад

      He is most likely a malignant narcissist, a sociopath.

  • @Moss_piglets
    @Moss_piglets 2 года назад +148

    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 2 года назад +6

      100% Correct

    • @wvblondie123
      @wvblondie123 2 года назад +15

      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 2 года 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 2 года 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.

    • @pdw9475
      @pdw9475 2 года назад +1

      Yeah I caught the looks from the paramedics too..

  • @SirGreen420
    @SirGreen420 4 месяца назад +3

    Should’ve been charged w child neglect

  • @oldladylovesBruno
    @oldladylovesBruno Год назад +1

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

  • @arthurbrumagem3844
    @arthurbrumagem3844 2 года 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 2 года назад +10

      The father did know

    • @thumper62973
      @thumper62973 2 года 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!

  • @rickyp.625
    @rickyp.625 2 года назад +36

    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.

  • @utubbabe1234
    @utubbabe1234 2 года назад +8

    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

  • @robertgreen2658
    @robertgreen2658 Год назад

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

  • @justkelly6992
    @justkelly6992 4 месяца назад +2

    As a former Marine Deputy I can attest that here in the Northwest that father would have lost any custody and been in jail in a heartbeat. His attitude when on cameras was detestable.

  • @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.

  • @eng0503
    @eng0503 2 года 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.

  • @MoxyVerve
    @MoxyVerve 2 года назад +129

    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

    • @nancymorales3064
      @nancymorales3064 2 года назад +9

      Exactly. You are absolutely right.

    • @Beaneabean
      @Beaneabean 2 года назад +1

      The whole video is on youtube

  • @krystaldaniels7940
    @krystaldaniels7940 2 года назад +40

    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!😢

  • @reddalchemy5970
    @reddalchemy5970 Год назад +2

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

  • @a.wanderer5006
    @a.wanderer5006 2 года назад +18

    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.

  • @R00fKing
    @R00fKing 2 года назад +31

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

  • @KaraLynn336-
    @KaraLynn336- 2 года назад +16

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

  • @andrewgrogan9767
    @andrewgrogan9767 Год назад

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

  • @Jessie98189
    @Jessie98189 Год назад +2

    He definitely saved that boy's life 😭😭😭

  • @4catsnow
    @4catsnow 2 года 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 2 года 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..

  • @sydneypitcher7632
    @sydneypitcher7632 2 года 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.

  • @nelliemusignac
    @nelliemusignac 2 года 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.

  • @meganbud976
    @meganbud976 Год назад +6

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

  • @Hydrocortisone100
    @Hydrocortisone100 4 месяца назад +1

    What a legend, god bless this guy

  • @bettydamnboop3030
    @bettydamnboop3030 2 года назад +16

    David thank you for saving this little fella. God bless you

  • @lecavalier32
    @lecavalier32 2 года назад +24

    Bless you, David, for helping this little guy !!! ❤️

  • @trumpwon8064
    @trumpwon8064 2 года назад +26

    Hero moment 🙌
    Bad father though

  • @jeffreydidier5821
    @jeffreydidier5821 Год назад

    What a true hero. You saved a child’s life. Thank you.

  • @utubegirl00
    @utubegirl00 Месяц назад +2

    Googled this… the boys father left him in the freaking water! Absolutely infuriating that he was not charged with child endangerment or neglect!

  • @rossellaperry6467
    @rossellaperry6467 2 года 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 2 года 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 2 года 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 2 года 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 2 года 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 2 года назад +20

    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?

  • @thegatesofdawn...1386
    @thegatesofdawn...1386 2 года назад +6

    Thank God this man saved him! His father better not put that boy in harms way again.

  • @BobDraver
    @BobDraver 2 месяца назад

    You're a certified hero Mr. Jones. God bless you for saving that little boy.

  • @deborahmullens6562
    @deborahmullens6562 Год назад +1

    Good job Bless your heart .You were soft spoken and patient.❤

  • @John316TOGODBETHEGLORY
    @John316TOGODBETHEGLORY 2 года назад +6

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

  • @joemanguel4058
    @joemanguel4058 2 года назад +4

    GOD BLESS THIS MAN FOR SAVING THAT HELPLESS CHILD!! YOU ARE A GOOD SOUL!!!!

  • @LN-fi1nf
    @LN-fi1nf 2 года 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. 🛶🌠❤

  • @steve2256
    @steve2256 Год назад +1

    He IS the definition of a hero.

  • @Cnoted33
    @Cnoted33 Год назад +2

    Salute to this man for being at the right place and time for this kid. That family owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to this man.

  • @KimEClem
    @KimEClem 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for rescuing this little boy. God bless you both ❤️🙏

  • @LL-bl8hd
    @LL-bl8hd 2 года назад +10

    Seems like a real sweet kid. Glad he was OK! ❤️

  • @kleigh4418
    @kleigh4418 2 года назад +34

    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 2 года назад +1

      Not to clear on where the father went.

    • @stellamariss3335
      @stellamariss3335 2 года 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 2 года назад +3

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

    • @Moss_piglets
      @Moss_piglets 2 года 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 2 года назад +2

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

  • @Lorne-u2h
    @Lorne-u2h 16 дней назад +1

    True hero and should've adopted him. Dad BLOWS.

  • @Soprettieme
    @Soprettieme 2 года назад +21

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

  • @dmlevitt
    @dmlevitt Год назад

    now that is a hero. what a great guy. Cheers to David Jones. love to you and your family.

  • @wvblondie123
    @wvblondie123 2 года назад +20

    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.

  • @juanrubio9815
    @juanrubio9815 2 года назад +15

    Bless this man soul.