Father pulled anchor and took off. he should have been arrested for child endangerment and abuse..This boy needs protection. I hope this is not ignored by the authorities.

@thea1rachiel

2 ай бұрын

There is no way he did not know he left his son in the middle of the lake. Dereliction of duty that no one has followed up or interviewed the boy about what his dad's history of treatment is with him.

@patb-d2264

2 ай бұрын

Obviously,there's something wrong here. Father's mental health quite not what it should be. The father and son need some support which if not given in good time will lead to disaster. Whatever happened to,'The rights of the child'??

@MartyWoodcock

2 ай бұрын

And child abandonnent.

@Desantisgogoboots

2 ай бұрын

@@patb-d2264 Fathers mental health? He knew exactly what he was doing and also sounded wasted. Kid needs to be as far away from him as possible, forever!

@newguy2794

2 ай бұрын

The father is a total @#$%^&* ! I censored myself because of the tube of you. You all can fill in the blank with as many negative and nasty things as possible. This father needs a bit of jail time.

That dad should have been arrested at the spot

@oceaneo4603

2 ай бұрын

No. I wouldn't. If the kid still needs to trust his dad, so on. But I would let the kid, being taking care of else where to see what story the dad (and I not hope his mom) come with. Something tells me it won't be coherent with what that little fellow statement. This ain't the first time I've seen adults putting a child in danger. Adults whom are paid to protect them.

@PCJ52

2 ай бұрын

@@oceaneo4603 Huh? Understand that not cannot your remarks take to believe said that.

@oceaneo4603

2 ай бұрын

@@PCJ52 Police hade done with adults. I remember 2 stories when a wife hired a killer for their husband. The police would tell the husband. The husband would play along. So the police and him could enjoy the show. 🍿 That dad tried to kill his boy. There's no doubt about it.

@joevarga1769

2 ай бұрын

@@oceaneo4603 English, please.

@FYMASMD

2 ай бұрын

@@oceaneo4603what a mess of a comment. What??? Do you read your comments before you post them?? Obviously not. Or you could be just really, really stupid!d. I think that’s the case.🙄👎

What broke my heart was that the boy's first response was "I need to get to my father". Even though his father did this terrible thing to him, his heart still longed for his father 😞

@aeroengineer4791

24 күн бұрын

I think he was more scared of his dad and worried about the next onslaught of abuse -so trying to get back to him as quickly as possible in the futile hope that the rage will be less 😢

@greghayes9118

23 күн бұрын

That is a primeval instinct. The boy deep down knows that his father is a let down and that he depends on his dad, but when that boy reaches the age where he can successfully escape, he will never look back.

@debb6393

23 күн бұрын

My friend ran a child nursery and told me when social services came to remove children from parents it was heartbreaking to watch because even though they had been subjected to abuse they still clung to their parents - heartbreaking.

@Woodrow3170

21 күн бұрын

"Thank you, we might be seeing each other again." What the heck does that mean? You leave a 6 yr old kid floating in the river, and you're not in jail?

@lisap2405

19 күн бұрын

​@@debb6393Happens with dogs all the time, too. Whatever people do to them, they will still love them as a family

That elderly couple deserves some appreciation also. They let strangers into their home and immediately begin caring for the boy.

@uuuultra

3 күн бұрын

nah they're good

@JjJ-om4kw

Күн бұрын

Shut up

@lovematters77

22 сағат бұрын

The kid white 😂😂😂 that’s why

@jaystrickland4151

13 сағат бұрын

You see a cold and shivering kid and you get him some towels.

Child protective services should keep an eye on this father. Sounds like he was trying to get rid of his little son.

@MrQmason

2 ай бұрын

Yep.... looks like he was trying to delete that little boy. They should check and see if the dad has a life insurance policy on him.

@bradoutboard8885

2 ай бұрын

Too many red flags here. I'd bet a week's salary this was staged for attention and/or KZread visibility.

@gordonmculloch4904

2 ай бұрын

Especially when he said “And we might be seeing each other again”. @ 2:53

@stopbeingsomean

2 ай бұрын

What did he mean by saying that?

@voyagehome5810

2 ай бұрын

Chilling to hear the kayaker say "I just see the dad pull his anchor, and his boat was gone." This for sure looks intentional. 😢

That so called dad should be arrested for child endangerment, neglect, and not caring about his child.

@annsam2111

2 ай бұрын

I'm shell-shocked that they didn't arrest him on the spot 😮. The child is six years old! Good grief!

@billwilson5341

2 ай бұрын

@@annsam2111 *Good?

@miketesla8550

2 ай бұрын

This was also attempted murder. "dad of the year"? I think not. And see how he is telling the other guy "we might be seeing each other again". Not good for the future of the child. Not good at all. Someone else TRUSTWORTHY has to be taken care of of the boy ASAP, or next time we will hear about him again will be about him drowning "by accident" in the middle of a river.

@deanc6471

2 ай бұрын

@@billwilson5341 No need for the spell check there bill, you understood the comment/saying just fine like we all did. But if it made you feel "powerful" ya need to get out more ;)

@billwilson5341

2 ай бұрын

@@deanc6471 You get triggered easily. Be careful with that.

The father had a nonchalant demeanor, with absolutely no signs of compassion for his scared son. Thanks 🙏🏾 to the man the real hero and his compassionate soul

@a36538

7 күн бұрын

🙏🏾 thank god this kayaker was there

@kennethmays8059

Күн бұрын

You would think he would be scared out of his mind. I've seen people respond more lovingly to a pet that was missing for 5 minutes and was in the bathroom the whole time then that man had for his son who was nearly drowned. I loved the way the kayaker helped the kid I remember being a kid and having to be helped I wouldn't say rescued because I was never in any real danger, but I was a scared kid who thought he was lost, and a man helped me find my parents who were properly worried mind you. He talked to me the same way. like we were friends. by the time we found my parents it was more like I was just walking with a buddy in my mind almost forgot I was so scared a bit ago. That's how much of a calming affect a good man can have on a scared kid. I tip my hat to the kayaker, well done sir.

Just OMG. I can't believe he wasn't arrested. You did a great job helping him.

@Uncocochanel379

3 күн бұрын

And this is why kids carry on being abused. Because the police don’t even arrest for attempted murder or abandonment of a child - clearly on camera too

This guy knows how to talk to a frightened kid. Well done, sir. ❤

@sapiophile545

2 ай бұрын

Sure does. I hope he's a dad

@bongoking5850

2 ай бұрын

In no means taking away from the guy, he done amazing, but I would hope most people would act this was

@sapiophile545

2 ай бұрын

@@bongoking5850 I feel you. 👍

@enigma1767

2 ай бұрын

That’s probably the first time that kid has ever been loved.

@sapiophile545

Ай бұрын

@@enigma1767 🥺

Did anyone call CPS? What father leaves his 6y child alone in the middle of the water? Thank God for the man who came to his rescue

@mattbosley3531

2 ай бұрын

Looks like police and fire departments were there. They would involve CPS if they thought it was necessary. At the very least an investigation.

@WorlTramp

2 ай бұрын

Wonder I myself

@ViggoMJ

2 ай бұрын

The father said it's happened before and may happen again. That's very disturbing.

@isailwind3471

2 ай бұрын

@@williamcope2652 Absolutely right. 👍

@bmdjk

2 ай бұрын

@@williamcope2652 Maybe better than drowning...

This man should never be alone with this child

Jeez, I'm a grandmother and I've never seen anything this cold hearted! Brought tears to my eyes!!

No good Father does this to their child!!

@BennettBuilt-yu2gw

2 ай бұрын

Agreed. I have 3 kids and we are regularly on the water. I can't imagine letting them out of my sight... wild.

@marleyboy7732

2 ай бұрын

@@BennettBuilt-yu2gw Good parent! I agree!

@veramae4098

2 ай бұрын

I read in another post the family was in a sailboat, and the Dad did not know how to tack against the wind.

@BennettBuilt-yu2gw

2 ай бұрын

@@veramae4098the father doesn’t know much apparently. Given he mentioned it happened before and that he might be seeing the kayaker again.

@aydinsha

2 ай бұрын

No good human does this to any land dwelling living creature.

This young man deserves two medals. One for saving this child's life and a second larger one for NOT knocking the father's teeth down his throat.

@user-vb9wd8eo6z

Ай бұрын

These kid is gonna be a badass special forces soldier,if he survives living to adult hood..that dad is a p.o.s......!

@globalwarmhugs7741

Ай бұрын

Agreed

@vonsanson3120

Ай бұрын

​@@user-vb9wd8eo6z I agree 💯

@seanriley2534

Ай бұрын

Fucking facts

@nelsonmfilho7535

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Calming people you rescue, especially in the water is key. You did a great job! Humanity thanks you, even if daddio was indifferent.

The rescuer is a truly good human, thank goodness he came by at just the right time

Wow! He knows to swim to shore. This has happened before. He’s six years old. Father doesn’t want the child. End of quote.

@MrQmason

2 ай бұрын

Agree 100%

@bradoutboard8885

2 ай бұрын

Too many red flags here. I'd bet a week's salary this was staged for attention and/or KZread visibility.

@stopbeingsomean

2 ай бұрын

No

@learobinson4450

2 ай бұрын

@bradoutboard8885. It was not staged. It happen years ago & was headline news in the area. There’s an official police report about it. This channel is just recycling on old video,

@johncrabtree8857

2 ай бұрын

Not exactly a father of the year candidate

The father is human waste.

@AbunityRules

2 ай бұрын

Xx

@ellenparsons5952

2 ай бұрын

I agree with you his father is a pos

@EbonySoldier77

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@jAITtROtULL

2 ай бұрын

So is the police department because the father wasn’t charged.

@bellabookitty9014

2 ай бұрын

He's an evil demon 👿

That man pulled him straight out of his anxiety, and instead of scaring him more, he calmed him down. If I were in this situation, I would’ve freaked and pulled him into the boat calling for help 😂. I’m not good under stress! This guy is exceptional 🙌🏼

@joylynch5204

14 күн бұрын

It looks like he had to be careful since he said the boat would tip over or get too much water in it and then it would just sink

@Youre-Welcome

Күн бұрын

​@joylynch5204 yeah a sit on top kayak like that could hypothetically hold them both, but there wouldn't be an easy way to get him on without an almost certain capsize. Dude did the exact right thing.

The elderly couple are wonderful

This boy deserves a better father. What a brave little boy!

@edie4321

Ай бұрын

He also deserves police that will protect him and that is NOT happening here.

@cathyworth4409

Ай бұрын

@@edie4321EXACTLY! SMDH

@Gabriel.1985.

Ай бұрын

The dad's a cruel man.

@Kirillissimus

Ай бұрын

​@@Gabriel.1985. He is not cruel, he just does not care much. He probably gives the kid food every day and kicks his butt when he does something really supid but other than that he mostly just ignores him so the little bugger just moves around doing whatever. Who knows what the mother does if he even still has any. So I can see not excessive cruelty here but only pure negligence.

@haurenox7686

Ай бұрын

​@@KirillissimusThat's a pretty good description of many parents if not most parents nowadays. Old school parenting is going extinct...

It sounded as if the dad deliberately stranded his child hoping he’d drown. This is frightening.

@irma1313mimi

2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I thought, the scarier thing is what will he try next 😳

@philadelphia3117

2 ай бұрын

Sadly I thought the same. What little I saw of him reminded me of a tweaker. Someone needs to see if he "up'd" the insurance policy on his child. Sick individual. I fear for that boy.

@chrisfonden6431

2 ай бұрын

What I was thinking! Maybe divorce or something.

@a.randolph8112

Ай бұрын

No. He was trying to teach his kid self reliance and sadly took it too far.

@aspcia

Ай бұрын

@@a.randolph8112 I think it's insane that people try and teach children self reliance in any way even close to this. He needs to worry more about teaching himself about what it means to be a parent. It is healthy for a child to be reliant on their parent, especially in the middle of a freezing river.

That dad needs to be investigated, and that man deserves so much recognition. He's a true hero.

The dad should have been arrested. They were clearly too far from shore for him to swim to shore, and telling a kid that young to swim to shore when you’re that far out is not the right safety plan. I’m so glad he was found by someone who cared enough to make sure he got help. And thank you to the elderly couple for getting him warmed up and whoever called the paramedics.

As a dad. That made my blood boil. Dude in the kayak. You sir are a legend.

@dolphin082

Ай бұрын

No kidding.. that made me cry. I have 3 boys. We have ups and downs like everyone ever. But I'd never even think about anything like that. This dad should be in jail.. where's the mom at? Im so angry someone can do this to people they love or should love .. it's beyond me.

@AnotherOak

Ай бұрын

Absolute Champion of a human.

@dgafkucky

Ай бұрын

yes as dad I feel the same way

The reaction from his father showed me he left that young man in the water… and for the little boy not to run to his dad after being terrified says a lot also 😢

@tabithadefour14

Ай бұрын

‘And we might be seeing each other again’ he said. This told me that he was going to do it again. 😢 Poor child

@davidimhoff2118

Ай бұрын

@Jackdanni yeah the father sounds like he is a tough love kind of dad. I felt like he intentionally put his son in the middle of the water and for the boy to figure out how to come back. Good point on the kid not running to his dad. Very good point. I didn’t even think about that. He stayed with the elderly man in the chair. God I hope he’s in prison and the boys mom is alive and a lot better and she divorces the dad. Ugh

@CabeBooth

Ай бұрын

I have to agree I don't see that kid anywhere in a shot with his dad when he shows up. When he first was found he said he needed to get with his daddy. I don't think he was missing his daddy and wanting to see him. he only wanted what he expected from a "daddy" . In this circumstance? To a 6 year old who's suffering from hypothermia daddy means the boat, because that's where daddy is and that's where warmth and safety is... not necessarily Daddy. But that's who he was with when he was safe and then for some reason his dad forgets his son in the water and then (doesn't report him missing? from what I understand) . I understand that people have stressful lives and things that go on their brain brains that can make them forget about really really important things. I've never understood parents to forget they have children in the car and they die in a car seat. But you can see the reaction when they realize what they've done especially when they got a bunch of kids out and then forgot one. It has to be an awful thing to live with whether it's your child or not. I think that kid spent a lot of time wondering why his dad wasn't calling out to him before pulling anchor and sailing off. I don't know if the boat had a motor but you're generally not standing next to it. Which gives you how much less plausible explanation that you didn't realize he wasn't on board if you're on a smaller boat where you can see 360°around you and see the entirety of the boat and notice that your son is missing because you remember him jumping in the water. I'm sorry this isn't someone with small children who knows the dangers of water even if you don't drown. I think the kid is busy processing on whatever level a 6-year-old can that his dad I'd rather drink Jack Daniels or thinking about how easy life would be without a son around. A lot a lot of enforcement are wandering about with looks on their faces that especially after meeting Dad and hearing him talk? That's some amazing self-righteousness mixed with shit parenting like " fine... don't get on the boat when I tell you, you can swim back" He seems a little irritated by the whole situation even thanking the guy he can't help but be snarky. I would definitely have CPS interview that kid and then talk to the dad and see what stories match up.. There's not a lot of gratitude in that entire room once Dad shows up. Now I'm going to have to look into this story because I want to know

@powerman1993tk

Ай бұрын

The boy will grow up not knowing what it's like to have a dad who raised him with love. We can only hope that this boy ends up living with a loving and caring family because his dad is a joke.

@carleetodd4324

Ай бұрын

It wasn't the first time either, even the dad said so. Pathetic parenting.

Bless the man who rescued this child. May the father experience the same terror he bestowed on his son...and then some.

Omg. Thank you, sir, and the elderly couple who helped, for being there for this child since his father failed in his job as a dad.

The guy who saved that child is an awesome person,we need more people like him in the world.

@32shumble

2 ай бұрын

Pretty much everyone in the world is like him

@willfromhythe

2 ай бұрын

The kayaker was very good in calming the boy, and settling him while moving him to the side.

@karllagerfeld15

2 ай бұрын

@@32shumbleAre you nuts? If everyone in the world was like him this kid wouldn’t even be in that situation! Show this man some respect

@peacelovejoyandhappiness

2 ай бұрын

A real hero in the small 🛶. This guy was one of the boys I grew up with who understood how to treat a lady and had no tolerance for bullies in the world. These are the guys I’m comfortable around today. I really admire this man for saving the 6 year olds life.

@Nanno00

2 ай бұрын

And less people like the child’s father!!

Wow, so glad that kayaker was there. What a wonderful hero.

God bless you my brother for rescuing that young man.

That child got more care and compassion from two strangers than from his own father.

@phonseng-hs6tp

Ай бұрын

father didnt want him

@Messi-rj9cr

Ай бұрын

That is the sad 😔 world we are living in

@IndyandJazmin

Ай бұрын

​@Messi-rj9cr Yep, the same sad world humans have been living in for the last couple hundred thousand years now.

@PurpleChurch

Ай бұрын

Yeah his dad screwed the pooch.

@how_to_hallagon1

Ай бұрын

My dad didn't want kids either I know how it feels

I lost my only son in an accident. It destroyed me. This father is on a another planet.

@marycolbert9329

Ай бұрын

I am so so sorry. Unimaginable.

@greghayes9118

Ай бұрын

@@marycolbert9329 I’m ok, but I always just wanted to be dad. I am still hoping I will get another chance….

@Jake-go2lq

Ай бұрын

@@greghayes9118May God grant you a child.

@tharp769

29 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry.💔💗

@lilithtruelove736

26 күн бұрын

Im so sorry. I give you a big hug from my heart

What a kind man to show such kindness and concern for this precious little boy. No need to waste my breath on comments about his “dad”.

That's not a father he's a beast I hope he is put in jail that wee kid deserves a better father and well done to the guy that saved him.

What father leaves his child in the river/lake. A child can still drown or suffer hypothermia with a life jacket on! Thank you for stepping up to help this child!

@user-zi5mk1pd2f

2 ай бұрын

A guardian Angel 😇, thank God he came to the child's rescue 🙏

@user-bo9vt4ow9r

2 ай бұрын

And the current! Thanks to this guy that poor little boy was saved. Some people don't deserve to have children

@davepeesthepool

2 ай бұрын

One who seems to be trying to stage a fatal "accident" in my opinion.

@user-bo9vt4ow9r

2 ай бұрын

@@davepeesthepool he reacted sooo indifferent. I would have gone insane if my little boy fell in the water. And then he came so much later like it was no big deal. And that little boy didn't expect any compassion from his 'dad', that speaks volumes. Thankfully there was one good guy on the river. I sure hope police gets child protection involved. What a dead-beat dad that poor little boy 😔

@Scarboroughlifestyle416

2 ай бұрын

Don't forget the ones flying on a speed boats

My dad sometimes showed a little tough love, but abandoning any of us in a frigid river would have never crossed his mind. This kid needs to be given to someone else who will care for him.

@muculmana1

Ай бұрын

Definitely.... My father also as very angry person... But never do something like thiis.... This is really evil... Maybe he want his son to die... 😢

@ianbelletti6241

Ай бұрын

Mistakes happen but the level of concern that father is showing leads me to believe that this may have been intentional. That father's attitude is not that of someone worried about the welfare of his child.

@v.l.c3979

Ай бұрын

My father showed me tough love and it made into the person i am today. 😏

@davidmontoya1400

Ай бұрын

@@v.l.c3979so what are you saying? That was just tough love?!

@v.l.c3979

Ай бұрын

@@davidmontoya1400 no the little kid father was definitely wrong...

Kudos to the dad for at least giving him a life jacket. I half expected the dad to had tied weights to the kids ankles given the dad's reaction.

The way the kayaker helped calm down the boy, talking and even joking was so heart-warming. He was exactly what a kid in danger needed.

You don't leave a kid that age to swim alone. That's a disgusting parent !

@staceyhunt6769

Ай бұрын

I don't even leave my 6 year alone for breakfast. Let alone in the freaking water. I kinda get the vibe that by the "Happens a lot" implication this may be a 'punishment technique' from the father - It makes me want to throw up.

@colinscutt5104

Ай бұрын

even if you could you wouldn't

@Angelsbobbi

23 күн бұрын

Sperm donor…no parent would do this. He doesn’t want his child. This brave little guy deserves better. He is 6years old for God’s sake someone needs to intervene and advocate for him.

The guy that rescued little boy should get a medal, he is a hero.

@BLESSFUL-Bliss

Ай бұрын

He certainly earned a spiritual medal, at least.

@welcometoSunnydale291

Ай бұрын

Amen to that@@BLESSFUL-Bliss

@ClanToreador

Ай бұрын

People shouldn’t get rewards just for doing what you should and what’s right …

@humansolarian

Ай бұрын

His soul won for sure, but if I’m not mistaken most get medals when they put their own lives at risk to help save the situations of victims

@mrfunkinator6367

Ай бұрын

​@@ClanToreadoryes. He should. You sound like you have nothing to contribute to society

What a sweetheart his rescuer is. I wish the best for this child.

Love this guy and how he put the kid at ease. Thank god the good people outnumber the bad.

What the hell is wrong with this “father”? I hope he’s investigated. Telling a six year old to swim to shore in a river is ridiculous! Thank goodness that kayaker came along.

This rescuer is a delight. Thank goodness he came upon this child. This “father” is a piece of work.

@jeffjones2021

Ай бұрын

Piece of shit is what you meant I think.🤔 #Douchewaffle #Dad

@carolynmcmickle6728

Ай бұрын

💩💩💩💩

@judy9123

Ай бұрын

POS is more like it...

@PrettyReliableTransportation

Ай бұрын

It wasn’t the child’s time. He’s got something huge to do & this man is a gift!🙏🏾

@edie4321

Ай бұрын

Apiece of work??? He's an effing criminal trying to drown his son, and the cops give the child back to him.

Dude you are a Hero, thank you for saving this kiddos life 🙏 now I hope everything is alright living with 'the father' and the police will keep an eye on the childs welfare 💚

The kayaker how you handled this situation and how you talked to the kid who was panicking was amazing and admiring. Thank you so so much

“We might be seeing each other again” those words are absolutely chilling. The kid only survived thanks to the kayaker!! 😰

@user-lf5oh7um7y

Ай бұрын

Yep sounded like a threat to me. Or he's going to do that to his kid again. The guy should of been charged.

@superdupermax

Ай бұрын

Nah. Fell down the stairs a few times. And body camps footage got ... corrupted​@@user-lf5oh7um7y

@poppyozark

Ай бұрын

That's what I thought

@thaliahall4599

Ай бұрын

Agree. That was really chilling! He should have been arrested. CPS should have been contacted. 😮

@coolrelax82

Ай бұрын

Sounds like next time may be more permanent. How is this guy not behind bars?!

A random stranger who acts more like a father than the real father... I mean I know obviously everyone would save a child in that situation but this guy seems to go the step extra with the calming and confidence boosting talks. Great guy.

@Pittsburghwriter

2 ай бұрын

I guess not everyone would because his own father abandoned him. I love how he kept the little boy calm.

@gemmster14

2 ай бұрын

I hope the man who rescued that sweet boy does an impromptu check in a week ish just to see where this kid may be & then try to get 4-1-1 on whether this kid is actually safe and cared for with ‘that’ nonchalant type of parents.

@SwayzeOnYa12

2 ай бұрын

Wish everyone would but some people get the "bystander effect" and just act like they didn't see anything.

@SchmidtBitch

2 ай бұрын

Everyone but his FATHER

That mans calm demeanor had such an effect on this little boy. I am so impressed with both of them.

You are an angel. Thank you so much for saving that poor boy. 🌿💖

Even after his dad left him, he still said, ‘I just need to get to my dad’. Heartbreaking.😢

@kikivon3501

Ай бұрын

With the context of the video I think it was out of fear, like his dad is going to be pissed off.

@humansolarian

Ай бұрын

@@kikivon3501omg 😢never thought of it that way! His reaction was so nonchalant, you might be right like he purposely did that when they were maybe clashing to “teach him a lesson” then told reasonable adults that he coulda just swam to shore… I hope this child grows up emotionally stable

@anamikachandel7454

Ай бұрын

His father should be arrested

@Reddylion

Ай бұрын

Immediately........​@@anamikachandel7454

@Flirri

Ай бұрын

His sick, deranged father probably made him think it was his fault.

How do you lose a kid that’s with you in the water? How do you not circle back to look for him? Something not right here at all. Disturbing is an understatement. Great job in keeping him calm and taking care of him.

@Sol-jj5ov

Ай бұрын

Best comment here!

@LazyIRanch

Ай бұрын

He acted like Robert Wagner many years ago, when he refused to let anyone help his wife, Natalie Wood, back aboard their yacht. It was dark, she was terrified and pleading, he left her in the water to "teach her a lesson". She drowned. This jerk admitted that he's done this abusive move to his son before. "He knows to swim to shore!" Dude, it's a river, with strong undercurrent. The boy was cold, scared, and exhausted. Kudos to the kind kayaker for not punching that "dad" in the face. I don't know if I could have controlled my rage at that creep abandoning his poor son like that.

@jimmycricket7946

Ай бұрын

Almost certain the father wanted him dead!!!

@sherbear861

Ай бұрын

agreed and the fact that the father feels it will happen again is very alarming please some one save this boy

@tberman2386

Ай бұрын

The Dad left his son in the river on purpose! That man is filth. I hope that the boy's mother divorces that man. If they are not married and not together, I hope she gets full custody and that sperm donor gets kicked to the curb!

I wish this boy all the strength in the world, hes going to need it

Bless this Kayaker true hero, that kid was terrified exhausted and freezing.

that's one hell of a way to give your kid trust issues for the rest of its life.

@kjh6903

Ай бұрын

Exactly!!!!! He wasn’t even concerned about his child . The man who rescued him showed more strength, respect, and compassion than his own father . What an a******. I’m glad he saved the little boy .

@ga1actic_muffin

Ай бұрын

Rest of "their" life. MAGA supporters are considered "its". Children and everyone else are referred to as "their".

@theoryofpersonality1420

Ай бұрын

He tried to kill him

@nat0106951

Ай бұрын

its? you prefer to a human kid . it?

@kristinevans4654

Ай бұрын

The trauma

To the young man that rescued this baby, YOU SIR are PROOF that Heros actually do not wear capes! YOU are a blessing and a Hero. God BLESS you and Thank You!

@Bisnsman

Ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure just about anyone would do the same thing.

@HelloMmm222

Ай бұрын

@@Bisnsman yeah… right. you’d be surprised. did we not just see his own father put him out? be serious for a second.

@actontreadway1168

Ай бұрын

idk, we only see this from the kayaker's perspective; he might very well be wearing a cape.

@stadtfahrplan

Ай бұрын

​@@HelloMmm222 He said "just about anyone" so why are you hating?? Just to get a moral highground? be serious for a second.

@uninterestingprofile

Ай бұрын

God does not exist.

The father needs stripped of his parental rights

@348Tobico

2 ай бұрын

Truer words were never spoken! Thank you.

@katscratchfever5672

2 ай бұрын

Amen to that!! No way to treat your own frightened child at all! I pray this child is treated better than his dad treated him today!

@WaitAMinute1989

2 ай бұрын

More likely beaten up in jail

@user-vg6pj2my2n

Ай бұрын

He probably was but got visitation. Here in Canada, a kid recently went to visit his dad in Edmonton Alberta. The dad's roommate had aggressive dogs who'd been in trouble before. Guess what happened to that poor 11 year old boy? What on earth was his stupid dad thinking? My heart goes out to that mom too. We can have custody, but our ex can still end out child's life. 😭

@annegatfield6488

Ай бұрын

I agree

What a global hero this man is. I love how he knew how to keep the boy calm and mentally strong!! God bless❣️

Glad this guy rescues this poor little boy. Father is concerned that a 6yr old is nervous? No$hît Sir, I'd be scared and I'm a grown adult. What a tool!! I'm thankful this guy called the cops because no parent should treat a baby of 6 years, like that. That is cruel and neglectful. Shame on you, Father!

"We've been in this situation before." ... WHAT???!!!!! Please tell me there's an update that either the father's in jail or the the child has been placed in a better home... or both. INSANE! Much respect to the kayaker for the way he handled the situation.

@ILovePlayingZeldaGamesOnSwitch

Ай бұрын

"we might see each other again" omg.... he's gonna do it again.

@orlandojohnson5742

Ай бұрын

I’m thanking God he wasn’t harmed too! It’s risky knocking on peoples doors these days!? Thank God there are good people of all races!!!! 🙏🏽 The Father is seriously in question here!

@oeb3847

Ай бұрын

The amount of child abuse that goes on is sickening. You could tell that he seemed like a nice kid too--- There's so many people out there that shouldn't have kids.

@jeljone3267

Ай бұрын

@@oeb3847Yes they shouldve done an investigation. The US has more regards towards abused animals than kids that are abused. Thats why USA is full of mass shooters. Kids growing up abused and mentally fucked up.

@squidvis

Ай бұрын

​@@oeb3847 It has become normalized in American culture. Never thought I'd see the day...

I won’t start a rant about this dad, because it would make no difference. The kayaking hero deserves all the praise in the world for saving this kid. Also the couple in the cabin who instantly came to help and warm the boy did the best they could for him. This boy deserves to be loved and not abandoned on a river!

@w3tua

Ай бұрын

I hope that 'dad' is dealt with through the legal system at least.

@carleetodd4324

Ай бұрын

Wrong... Criticism is NESSESSARY in times like these. IDC about anyone's "safe space" when it comes to child endangerment and neglect.

@SporTH2010

Ай бұрын

@@carleetodd4324 I never said I would not be critical about this wannabe dad but I also know that some people are too dumb to understand the errors of their ways.

@lucylouis3494

Ай бұрын

@@SporTH2010 Word. Smdh ty for writing that so I didn’t have to it😅

@kate-birdsommer8139

Ай бұрын

God loves, God protects, and God provides, always. Divine interventions and divinely appointed people! Praises to the Lord.

my english is not good, i'd like to write more about the kayak guy i just wanna say that he is a good soul, the way he talked with the little kid was so warm and kind good bless you man

The way he spoke to the child was perfect 😭

Thank you rescuer. That boys life was saved because of you.

Thank YOU for rescuing this poor boy and for the couple helping him get warmed up and calling the police!

@sandrabarrie84

2 ай бұрын

Father says the kid has done this before. The reality is the father has done this before ie pulling anchor and abandoning his 6 year old. Makes me wonder if he’s trying to off the kid.

@judithsixkiller5586

Ай бұрын

​@@sandrabarrie84Sounds super sketchy. Wonder if he's got a life insurance policy on that poor child? If anyone ever deliberately left my little child unattended in a dangerous situation one damned time,they wouldn't be around us anymore. If people don't want the responsibility of caring for children ,why don't they have the guts to at least let someone else adopt them?

@specialtwice4975

Ай бұрын

I had this thought too. This dad reminds me of the dad from that bunker story, Josef Fritzel. Like, something is not right with the dad and he was doing this situation for a reason.

God placed you there at a perfect time. You're a hero and a very kind-hearted man. God bless you. ❤✝️🛐 SoCal USA 🇺🇸

The father sounds like a real piece of work.

The kayaker who heard and responded to the boy is a hero, and the elderly couple who helped are amazing. It was simply amazing how he kept the boy calm and composed, kept him engaged while he paddled to the dock, and prioritized his care. I am so thankful that he had a body cam on him to record what happened, and thank you for sharing.

@Coco-zu9ob

26 күн бұрын

Agree. He was that boy's guardian angel. Paddling calmly, but swiftly to shore and keeping the boy distracted.

@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753

18 күн бұрын

Use that body cam video to get that crazy "dad" arrested!

@handyman79

4 күн бұрын

hero? let the boy under water is a hero?

@mypridemonth

3 күн бұрын

@@handyman79 clearly you’re not a handy man. False advertisement.

@uuuultra

3 күн бұрын

this is fake

Thank you for helping this boy and showing him the kindness that this father is lacking.

@susiex6669

2 ай бұрын

Yes, God bless the man in the kayak for helping this young child, literally saving his life, and calling the authorities.

@pamtnman1515

Ай бұрын

Shocking behavior by the father. Our country is a mess and needs to go back to the old fashioned ways and values

@EmilyBltz

Ай бұрын

First move would be to go hug your child. Not everyone is touchy but this guy was bopping like he was on something

The fact that the father was a couple hundred yards away and wasn't actively calling out for his son and his response, it almost certainly sounds deliberate. Was he trying to make him tough and swim back on his own and he has done that before? This wreaks of child abuse. I hope they are going to investigate this man.

Thank you for saving this brave and strong child's life! I hope everything goes well for both of you...

It was pretty cool how the old guy on the porch reacted, no asking any questions or being suspicious, or asking for a full repeat of what the hero was telling him, he just assessed the situation and immediately helped and gave full respect to the kid. Not everyone would react like that.

@Originalking

2 ай бұрын

Glad you seen that bro.

@louellajackson2898

2 ай бұрын

From a Mother in South Africa. Thank you Angel in the Kayak. Please tell us this supposed farther has been investigated and prosecuted! Love abd God bless.

@marylousherman5471

2 ай бұрын

Possibly, the older man had seen much in his life and knew how to handle the situation with some subtlety.

@MathewWoodard

Ай бұрын

@@marylousherman5471that’s my guess too

As a boat owner you are a Captain and with that comes the responsibility for the safety of every person onboard your vessel. I ply the waters on the Lowest end of the Columbia River and travel the river and the coast of the Pacific NW. Some of the most dangerous waters in the world. If someone went overboard from my boat I would react very differently than this dad. My kids are my life. No one even touches the dock without a PFD. Every PFD has an automatic strobe light. His immediate refusal to take responsibility for this child's plight is criminal at best. Especially since they have dealt with this before. A Child of 6 in the water is subject to hypothermia and panic. The boy is a CHILD and will react as a child. This guy should never be allowed to be alone with his kid on or near water again.

@hagstruan1140

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking such care of the people around you, especially as a person in authority.

@marylousherman5471

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree with you, and the automatic strobe is a great idea.

@cameronl1859

Ай бұрын

Every time I've been out on a boat, it seems like EVERYONE above the age of like 14 is checking to make sure EVERYONE is back onboard when pulling anchor and starting up the motor again. Not only is this guy the captain (meaning he is responsible more than anyone else) not only is he a father (meaning he should be more aware of how much kids need to be protected than anyone else) it's his own son! He's been his son for 6 years! How could he POSSIBLY take off without his kid?? He forgot he had one?

@user-vg6pj2my2n

Ай бұрын

My ex husband was like this. Never took responsibility. I had full custody but he had visitation. The worst eventually did happen. I hope this boy's mom is able to get him fully away. I wasn't able to. A bereaved mom.

@DCrypt1

Ай бұрын

​@@user-vg6pj2my2n your child died in his father's custody? So sorry for your loss.

You sir are proof not all heroes wear capes!!! God bless you 🙏...

Bro you are a special man . The way you handled that was amazing. And to not verbally attack that father was great restraint. My hats off to you man . A true hero in today's society

“We might be seeing each other again” Quote from Dad is a THREAT!

@shinebabyshine.

Ай бұрын

Yeah what the hell was that. What a weirdo

@topgurl9313

Ай бұрын

Definitely. He is messed up in the head. I'm scared for his son and any partner he has.

@tamitami9275

Ай бұрын

He is going to leave him out there again.

@sashabell4700

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I took it to mean he knows he will abandon the kid again in the water. Shocked he wasn’t arrested.

@ktulu32live

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately I think he was saying his son will probably get left behind again, and he said it right in front of that officer.

Thank God you were there and saved this child. His father should be arrested for child abuse!

@theresamealer3314

2 ай бұрын

AGREE 💯%!

@user-pb1ic7pi9c

2 ай бұрын

Then had da audacity to say I'll probably see u again!! Wtf

@laceyjoe5933

2 ай бұрын

GOD BLESS AMEN THANK THE LORD

@andreab9526

Ай бұрын

More like attempted murder not the first times it’s happened and definitely not the last

@frankieallen4900

Ай бұрын

​@@andreab9526Exactly

great job on keeping the kid calm

God bless you sir! You saved this poor boy! You were just perfect in how you handled this! Hope that young boy is ok!

If you don’t want this little boy, I’ll take him! To the man who rescued him, you’re a true hero! 💪🏼❤️

@billwilson5341

2 ай бұрын

There are many children that need to be adopted.

@Thunderbyrd.

2 ай бұрын

I would take him too!

@cdcdogs4961

2 ай бұрын

@@Thunderbyrd. ❤️

@kndvolk

2 ай бұрын

Me and my wife too.

@cdcdogs4961

2 ай бұрын

@@kndvolk ❤️

You were more of a father that kid needs than the one he’s got

Dude, you’re a hero! God bless you for saving that precious kid.

Thank you brother for helping this young fella. Bless your heart!

This man is an Angel. My heart hurts for those children being raised by heartless souls.

@xaiasworld

Ай бұрын

It looks like his dad wasn’t even looking for him. What a bunch of shit! That poor child!

@specialtwice4975

Ай бұрын

Just based on the clip and what the dad says, the dad sounds psychopathic. No concerned care or panicked worry for the boy, just "I told him to swim to shore." Concerned parents would be livid, if not completely out of their minds, when their child is missing. This dad just walks up and acts like it's a normal Tuesday.

@abcdefg-oj5wn

Ай бұрын

@@specialtwice4975 That’s what I thought as well, the dad has psychopathic tendencies. Completely inappropriate reactions that do not match the gravity of the situation. I don’t understand how he was not detained right then and there. He mentioned it was not the first time (cause it happened before), and that it will probably happen again (saying to the rescuer that they’ll see each other again). I don’t know if he’s trying to teach his son how to swim or what his motives are, but that kid is not safe around his “dad.”

I'm a retired elementary school counselor. I've made CPS calls with them getting involved on less charges then that. I've even had to call the local police along with CPS for a child on less then that with the parent, usually father, arrested on less charges. If the police didn't remove that little boy from his father that day especially after hearing his apathy in his voice concerning his son & what happened along with visually seeing that neither the parent or the child ran up to each other. That's a very strong indication that something is afoot already concerning abuse. A normal reaction from the parent would have been to run up to their child, hug them tightly, & start crying due to fear of drowning & death. A normal reaction of the child would have been to run up to the parent if fast enough & to immediately start wailing as soon as he saw his parent(s) & hugging them tightly. This scenario is all wrong!!

@conqueror03

Ай бұрын

Those are great points, something is definitely not right at home.

@WTHenry2023

25 күн бұрын

All true. What got me is when the father said "this has happened before". This should never happen....You never leave a child alone in the water unattended, especially cold water in a wide river!! In a situation like this, one strike and you are out.

@huntertrader5881

24 күн бұрын

The dad looks like Donald Trump to me

@JL-uv1ms

24 күн бұрын

Yes former ER Nurse here... well stated!! CPS needed post haste!! That child could have easily died from hypothermia!!! That Father is only biological... not a real Father.. I hope that little boy has a chance in life!! 🌹

@lynne4865

24 күн бұрын

So true. None of the parent or child seemed happy to see each other after that ordeal. Wild.

This guy is legendary for saving that kid.

Good job on you. You are a savior I don’t care what happened afterwards with the excuses, but you are the only reason that child is alive.!!!!

This guy is not just a hero, he is a great human being.

@edie4321

2 ай бұрын

What kind of person could not rescue the child? He was wonderful until he gave the kid back to his dad. Then he lost me. Is that child torture? Why did he give him back?

@dre12345

Ай бұрын

@@edie4321 ???? you realize he can't just keep the kid that would be kidnapping

@kingbb7102

Ай бұрын

Lmao maybe in the old days you could have kept the kid for a few days at most. Not for nothing though his response is wild but after seeing how the kids pops acted who would want to give him back?

The guy LEFT HIS CHILD in the river??? What the fk state is this anyway, the guy should have been arrested and charged with child endangerment.

@carmelopolizzi8079

2 ай бұрын

absolutely

@debsb5600

2 ай бұрын

The child was meant to drown for life insurance. No other way to read this.

@pinchependejo-iy8le

2 ай бұрын

west virginia. dint chu here the banjer musik ?

@Waya420

2 ай бұрын

No he didn't dude is a liar the were separated by accident and hed been searching for him the whole time.

@pinchependejo-iy8le

2 ай бұрын

@@Waya420 searching upstream when the current runs downstream and he said it going to happen again

This was amazing you definitely earned your wings with this one. It’s amazing how God puts us in the right place at the right time. The quick critical thinking to not only save him but to prevent yourself from any danger I tip my hat sir. Bless you 🙏🏽

The father sounded a bit impaired to me. I mean seriously how do you leave your 6 yr old child in the river? I would not leave mine in the pool in the backyard for a minute! Thank you Hero for saving this child. You are his guardian Angel.

I didn't cry about this video --- I YELLED! You sir are a real hero for rescuing that little boy. Absolute hero! And whoever called the police is a hero. That so-called father is a lousy piece of work! Either he encouraged the boy to jump in the water or her tossed him in and then left ON PURPOSE. Was it to "teach" the boy a lesson? That child should never again spend time alone with the one man on earth whose most meaningful job and deepest responsibility is to PROTECT HIS CHILD. I sure would like to know what the local court thinks about this dope and his child neglect/negligence. The police officer striding onto that porch did not look pleased to be called to a potential case of child endangerment by leaving a little kid IN A COLD RIVER. And dad saying he had told the child to "swim to shore" was just pathetic. At age six and disoriented, which shore is the safe shore where useless dad is? Bet dad never thought of that. Mom, that lousy man is a danger to this and any other children you had with him. Keep that in mind in the future. I pray that this video makes it into evidence at court where dad WILL be convicted of a crime against this kid. I know that jury members will imagine what would have happened if that boater had not responded and saved that child. Jurors will do the right thing IF the prosecutor will bring charges. G.od Bless both this hero and this child.

@williamcope2652

2 ай бұрын

Yes, he can stage a video to make himself look like a hero, like the guy who parachuted out of his own airplane and crashed into a mountain

@learobinson4450

2 ай бұрын

@williamcope2652. Would you just stop. It wasn’t staged. It happened in 2022 outside Duluth MN on the St. Louis River. Police investigated & there’s an official report.

@samsmom1491

2 ай бұрын

​@@williamcope2652 You just can't stop yourself, can you Mr. Copeland? I'm surprised you didn't take another opportunity to blame the mother...again.

@darlamiller9989

2 ай бұрын

​@@williamcope2652He could I suppose. But I'm sure any idiot can see how far he was from the shore, so staging won't work. Except for 1 idiot who thinks it's staged.

@llamamama2910

2 ай бұрын

Cold, current, water, panic-they all can kill. This dad is trying to slide by without consequences, didn’t care enough about his own kid to admit disorientation or loss or bring him out of the water himself.

You sir, are a fine human being. Thank you for rescuing this frightened boy.

@thomasg4324

2 ай бұрын

*You're gullible.*

I’m shell shocked… the second thing you would do is give your child a hug, the first thing would be to NOT LEAVE THEM IN A RIVER IN THE FIRST PLACE 🤯🤯🤯

This guy's a hero. Such a wonderful man

#1. Thank you for rescuing this young man. You are a Hero! The Father should be arrested and charged.

@LayaTetai

Ай бұрын

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@justkiddin84

Ай бұрын

100%

@thenebbishroute

Ай бұрын

This happened two years ago, and the father was never charged.

@iiBleedMusic

Ай бұрын

Wtf?????? Where’s the news story. I hope they didn’t release him back to that monster

I love the way he talked to that sweet boy. He was so reassuring and encouraging. If only the little boy had a father like that. 💔

@kevinwhelan9607

Ай бұрын

Exactly❤

You are a hero. That dad cares more about being on his boat than he does about the safety of his kid. As a father myself that pisses me off. That kid got so lucky you were there and helped him out.

Hero!!!!! Wow! God bless the hero and the little boy and the elderly !!!!!!!!