Diver Finds GoPro With Drowning Victim’s Last Moments

In 2017, Richard Ragland was enjoying a day with friends at a Tennessee lake, when he slipped under the water and drowned. Now, diver Rich Aloha has found Ragland’s GoPro camera at the bottom of the lake. The device contained footage of Ragland’s final hours. Aloha reached out to Ragland’s family about the footage. He told Inside Edition, “They were just stunned.” He said, “I don’t think there’s ever been a more impactful find.” #InsideEdition

[@werewolfgirl1995]

I got chills when he said " we living life" considering that was the day that he died....

[@julijakeit]

at least he lived. how many of us cannot say the same at least for one day?

[@Nakshatra-2020]

How did he alone die..I c many friends near him

[@LoveBeautyFun7]

@@Nakshatra-2020 I asked the same thing

[@coronarysteaka1213]

🥺😢😭

[@johnnyrodriguez276]

Same here that's why I just stay at home

[@erikgrimaldo1187]

That youtuber gave the family a moment to see their son video one last time

[@joey8870]

Erik Grimaldo this made me sad

[@Drewdwn2]

*their

[@jordanhill15]

And extremely care free and happy at that! 😊

[@didievertellyouthedefentio495]

@@Drewdwn2 just stop

[@foxpotato5520]

that one friend Who cares? Smh 🤦‍♀️

[@ChonkyCats]

If I was the parents I almost feel like it would hurt me more to see footage of my fully alive and healthy son, knowing he's dead.

[@matthewspringer242]

It probably makes them happy knowing he lived life to the fullest and always had fun. That’s the part you wanna remember

[@Monkforilla]

Bailey, would you rather you live a safe happy life with no emotions at all. Or would you rather have priceless videos of your son that you have never seen before.

[@Bubblegum-rv2tf]

@@Monkforilla How would you NOT have emotions just because it makes you upset to see your son again, possibly sending the parents deeper into the spiral of grief? Keep in mind the fact that the parents were likely not happy to hear their son had died while swimming. So that takes "happy" and "no emotions" out. How could we possibly know how the parents spent their life? It could have been filled with adventure just like their son so it makes what you're saying is completely out of left field and disproven by common sense really.

[@angelabeaudry5947]

There is no escaping the grief of losing a child. Hearing him and having a video of him happy and enjoying living life is an amazing treasure for these parents. Grief is inescapable and often the littlest things will bring grief crashing down. I wish I had a video of my daughters last day. Never tire if hearing her voice.

[@OldJoeBlows]

Until you lose your own kid and want to see him happy and enjoying life. 🤦‍♀️

[@hotshot6923]

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED: after watching the divers video where he finds the go pro it's apparent that richard swam out to the waterfall, which is deeper than they make it out to be, the diver had to use a flashlight to see because the sunlight didn't penetrate to the bottom, and when richard got under the waterfall it pushed him down and he drowned. In the divers video the waterfall isn't nowhere near as strong as it is in Richard's video. If they would've shown a 3 second clip of the diver resurfacing from under the waterfall in their montage of clips it would have made the incident crystal clear. Hope it helps anyone that is left wondering what happened

[@autonomyseeker6082]

Thank you for taking the time to explain it 🙏

[@endangwasanani51]

Oh that makes it more sad :(

[@cageybee7221]

TL;DR water is scary when it starts moving.

[@robd1329]

....they didnt explain what happened exactly...he was with friends too! I dont understand how they wouldve not saved him from drowning. But it does make sense now if he went directly under the waterfall. Very sad to see all this.

[@nicolet8186]

@Dangerous I read an article about this and: “Another friend tried to rescue him, but couldn't.”

[@King-zf8xd]

That man seemed adventurous and joyful, Sad how he died.

[@ethanallen2889]

Bird

[@actingnormal2256]

Yes

[@nightcoreloverify]

King he slipped under the water and driowned :(

[@byuchu454]

Aryan Kapoor lmao people like you always wanna start something

[@HarryPotter-em9hi]

Aryan Kapoor really 🙄 grow up

[@renzo5282]

Makes me sick. That guy was having so much fun and he never knew that would be his last day.

[@misstp7781]

Death finds us all sooner or later but it always comes and no one ever know when.

[@sprungerjarry5955]

At least he wasn't stressing about knowing It was his last. He was enjoying life.

[@edgiestofcars]

mrexclusive0122 ¿

[@rahwa1664]

mrexclusive0122 ??

[@renzo5282]

mrexclusive0122 what’s your problem lol

[@luna-hl9ww]

he looked so happy, he was living life. its sad how people just die. my grandmother actually just died today. its very sad.

[@amirahhurst2918]

sorry for your loss

[@doebuck]

i’m so sorry for you

[@luna-hl9ww]

@@amirahhurst2918 its okay thanks for asking.

[@luna-hl9ww]

@@doebuck its okay, thank u

[@lydia5388]

I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sure she was beautiful

[@thisperson345]

Kinda scary how just before his time death he was saying "wooohooo!" And then when the guy found it he basically said the same thing

[@paddywiggle]

They were overlaying that over it lol

[@Chookity-Pok]

@@paddywiggle no no, both guys "woohood", they did overlap but they're different sounds

[@Jkarl74]

@@paddywiggle no he was saying that himself when he found it you can hear the water

[@GastNdorf]

Must be some youtuber’s trick or something

[@DestineyAmerie]

My exact thoughts too!!

[@LEMATTOFFICIAL]

Damn this one hurts but glad his parents got that treasure

[@byebyegoogle9246]

Absolutely heartbreaking

[@hunterjardine7148]

It really is ... he looked so happy... and adventurous.. very sad

[@fynkozari9271]

Its a sad story, but The repetitive woooo is making me laugh. Bad editing inside edition.

[@danielcox5096]

Underrated comment. Very good sir 👏

[@xrayiiis13]

I didn’t even know him and I miss him. Bless that family.

[@chichan9013]

For the parents, this is priceless. More valuable than any treasure, it is to see their son one last time.

[@TheeDevilWearsPrada]

Why would it matter if hes already dead. Watching videos wont bring him back

[@Khokane]

@@TheeDevilWearsPrada So they can remember him? Duh

[@poboypowder7567]

I am Flalanabe I don’t think they’re boutta forget him any time soon

[@666thprayer]

Chi chan and at least he is having fun.

[@nicolesmith6677]

@@TheeDevilWearsPrada It matters to the parents, it made them happy. You don't need to agree that videos of people after they've passed on can comfort loved ones, but you don't need to in order for it to be true. So who cares what you think? I'm sure the parents don't.

[@ilovepenguins123]

Drowning is such a terrifying way to die, rest in peace.

[@rodrozil6544]

Yes, you maybe good swimmer but still can drown. I drown more 5 times before learning to swim and I am not good at it

[@Charles-ij1ow]

Rather than the Ruggs burned alive while trapped in your car.

[@magk2524]

@@rodrozil6544 drowning means you die so i doubt it happened 5 times

[@rodrozil6544]

@@magk2524 i drowned in flowing river. The next end was shallow i rose up again. I start from shallow section and entered deep section and rose up in another shallow section and let watch friend who could swim. I did it several times where I choked on water in process of drowning. We learn this way because we don't have privilege of swimming pool in our country.

[@justarandomperson979]

thats why i rather die from a old age than drowning and dying from any disaster or situation

[@gggbeatcanelo2985]

Horrible story.. sad to see his final moments. Hope that wasn’t the moment he died in the last clip. Just seems like somebody could of helped him. Not blaming anyone though, tragedy strikes randomly

[@malloryknox6802]

Many people die trying to save others from drowning because they get pulled down by the person they're trying to save and end up drowning too

[@MaxLohMusic]

I have heard it's not easy to tell when someone's drowning especially if they're far away, and it's hard to cry for help while drowning

[@sakamiyo7153]

I've actually drowned once, kind of. Not deadly, though. It's a 2 meter depth pool, I jumped in, went a bit to the middle (I was trying to learn on how to swim), and since I couldn't swim, like, at all, I was drowning right away. My friend came down the pool and helped me. I was panicked, and at the time he reached me, I clinged up to him, while still in panic and moved a lot. It made my friend couldn't swim well, and so we both were drowning lol. We finally managed to get back until someone that is closest to the edge pulled us so that we can touch the edge and get up from the water. So yeah, to help someone that is drowning, I think they should know things first. It would've gone well if he told me to not to panic, or he has some lifejacket or rubber on him, or whatever to made the drowned people not panicking while holding to the saver.

[@juliette1081]

that wasn’t when he drowned lol he could stand there

[@gggbeatcanelo2985]

@@malloryknox6802 yea I know. It’s just sad man. I can’t complain about anything because I probably would have choked in the moment too. I just wish there was a way to save a young mans life.

[@broque3878]

This broke my heart into pieces. Look how joyful he was before that incident. R.I.P to this young man. He left too soon

[@madelinerincon9628]

he was too pure for this world 👼🏻

[@doctorguap]

Justin Newman did you watch the video? He drowned

[@bro1793]

Justin Newman um.....he drowned

[@nicolesmith6677]

Actually nobody goes before their time. It was his time. It's sad but true.

[@Epke1174]

So when a baby dies at birth it’s their time to die? While they haven’t even lived? Yeah right

[@demonetizethis5608]

Wish my mans was still alive. He didn't deserve that man. He looked like he knew how to live and have fun. Rest in piece friend.

[@AssPhyxiation]

Peace*

[@robertw8163]

Peas

[@nonononononouhnonononono404]

All I can say is that I’m happy he had a good time before he died

[@rikvermar7583]

just didn't know how too swim

[@AlexMRL]

Peace.

[@OneTwoFive0]

Such an innocent person having fun with friends, it must feel terrible to loose such a joyful person :(

[@YO-np6jv]

How did he drown if his friends were their with him? No one saw him?

[@tadhggoreyoneill13666]

Just shows you that anything can and will happen when you're out swimming

[@msyemisi7930]

@@YO-np6jv that's what I don't understand how did he drown

[@UniversalLumen]

@@YO-np6jv drowning is usually silent and some people don’t scream and if they do, it’s silent. His friends also could have thought he wasn’t serious, but I doubt that and believe that his drowning was just silent.

[@LESLASLESLAS]

In murky water, someone could be right next to you, and it’d be impossible to see them.

[@redacted9506]

As soon as I saw his smile on the zip line, my heart sank. What a vibrant young man; he was literally enjoying the prime of his life as he swam with his friends. 💔 I’m so glad the camera wasn’t on during the actual incident

[@robertdenro9348]

obviously his parents never taught him how to swim.

[@emma.ca0]

@@robertdenro9348 😐

[@jamesketchum2820]

@@robertdenro9348 That’s the most irrelevant thing to say what’s your point huh? rip to the man..

[@TheDonYG]

@@robertdenro9348 You can know how to swim, but if a wave or a tsunami coming at you, your skills sometimes cant help you

[@cjb2749]

@@robertdenro9348 he actually did know how to swim, and was actually in the national guard. They're not sure why or how this happened to him. One of his friends even tried to save him

[@elluvzzu]

he didn’t deserve this at all, he seemed like such an outgoing adventurous person. rip to such a loving soul :(

[@aconcernedcitizen5852]

You don't know anything about him.... Kinda disingenuous don't you think?

[@KaiBrunk125]

@@aconcernedcitizen5852 caring for another human soul is not disingenuous

[@dudeimgeorge]

Hahahahah this is hilarious tho

[@jacobwilliams6856]

At least he died doing what he loves.

[@elluvzzu]

@@aconcernedcitizen5852 judging by the documentation he was very outgoing and happy, it isn’t because everyone matters no matter the person.

[@sotre335]

He looked so full of life! The type of person everyone wanted to be around. Rest in peace young soul.

[@sotre335]

@ISSARA SATYANAM 🙏🏼

[@DaniteFlyer41]

wouldnt want him around if i needed help in a pool

[@ryanjones9498]

He looked like he was high on crack

[@millyfit1582]

Chuck Norris wtf is wrong with you

[@harleyqueen2169]

RojoSon Adan My family would’ve loved that for my brothers son as welll

[@JorgeRojas-ut3wj]

Young man having the time of his life. Little did he know that was all he would get.... Humbling to say the least.

[@rickro2878]

This is so sad and horrible, he looked so happy and excited, so successful too. It’s so sad for him to not be in this world anymore, seemed like such a good person 😓

[@chi11z6]

Poor man atleast he lived a good and fun life

[@PeterIsStinkyy]

Pocoloco_ CosmiC “Poot”

[@chi11z6]

Asinism Woods I saw that

[@PeterIsStinkyy]

Pocoloco_ CosmiC lmao change it tho

[@sgyaz2715]

Too much of a short life tho

[@LirazRandome]

Ikr

[@Julia-lu4ev]

Richard seems so chill and fun RIP

[@wes7186]

Julia :0 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Julia is hot

[@highslump]

stailleos lol what

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@Rat stream pubg u will get more views, don't play soyboy games like fork knife

[@joej9890]

He was fun till his last breath

[@namespacestd131]

I was expecting to see recordings of Richard's last moments, at least part of it. He was with 2 other guys I wonder how did he drown. Rest in peace Richard Ragland.

[@swEenov1]

Yep some ain’t adding up ...

[@iAlbzGaming]

urm because he cant swim in deep water ?

[@2aj.]

@@iAlbzGaming why was he in a lake with no life jacket or anything to keep him afloat when he cant swim

[@novemberblake9505]

He could have swam out into the deep end, gotten a cramp and went under. Drowning is terrifyingly silent, it you aren’t always paying attention Someone can go under and never come back up again. If he was diving down every now and then his friends probably didn’t even think anything of not seeing him on the surface. He also seemed to be a bad swimmer, since he is kinda dog paddling in the last clip. Many people overestimate themselves while swimming and can’t reach shore again. There is also many other possible factors like currents, sudden drops in the ground and his friends not being good swimmers either. Rescuing a drowning person is insanely dangerous and if you aren’t a good swimmer + trained in doing it you can very easily drown as well. Also they probably didn’t show the clip of him drowning / didn’t give further information on the circumstances of his death because the family asked them not to.

[@trinity6880]

yep

[@RapidRedRider]

Sad that he died but it looks like he went out happy if that’s any consolation. Rest In Peace young fella

[@theprincessfairy3737]

I feel so sad watching this. An adventurous young man. He was having so much fun on the day he died. Not knowing that it was his last day to live...

[@Greezmunky77]

But he spent his last day LIVING. It's unfortunate he died but he went out happy.

[@zackzammitt6640]

Nobody knows when its their last day unfortunatly

[@dilksjoel]

Zachary Zammitt someone who is suicidal would be aware of the last day

[@arbitrarylib]

Mhm.

[@cowcupsidekick2575]

The Princess Fairy at least he had such a good day on the last day.

[@PoetryFoxDayz]

This really is bittersweet! Sad that he died so young in such a way; but amazing that everyone got to see his bright smile again! He seemed like a funny, kind, outgoing, positive, beautiful human being! My condolences to the family 🙏

[@junebaliros2983]

This is incredibly sad! He seemed like such a fun adventurous person.

[@_wowzaimshook_9368]

No one: Camera every time it’s touched: *ʷʰᴼᵒᴼʰᵒᴼᵒ*

[@kekyoin928]

AKEKWKWKWKWKWKAKWKKWKWWKKWKWWKAKWKWKAKWKWKA

[@chicanery5311]

Hahahaha

[@Interceptor101]

@@kekyoin928 ketawa macam apaan tuh

[@MrGrimm-eb4ep]

Lol God damnit 😂

[@4kcarat]

@@Interceptor101 macam AwOKaOwkaoakOwkaoOaksosk

[@hambobsquarepants6402]

"We living life" That is haunting and morbidly ironic

[@Mephisto28890]

but also very funny

[@zehelsumi1845]

@@Mephisto28890 lol you had to say it

[@buggy5326]

@@Mephisto28890 Bro- he lost his life... not funny

[@MaajidM]

Weren’t his friends around him when he drowned? I mean they were right there, could’ve helped. Unless I’m missing something

[@gtaminer9254]

It’s funny cuz this guy was prolly more content with his life than most people because of his way of living from what the clips show

[@maddirenee1170]

That is awesome that he gets to live on thru his footage.. he seemed very happy and full of life. Very beautiful, I'm so happy he showed his family those video clips

[@marcuscarana9240]

At least his parents got to know that even though his life was brief, he was happy, he had friends, and he truly lived his life.

[@nico2635]

Man had his whole life ahead of him, he seemed adventurous and just dies... life is cruel R.I.P Brother

[@jacobs1264]

Stizzy_ 2001 but look at this news story though life brought these three people togther over a lost treasure. Life may be cruel but even the cruelest people have light in them

[@mustang3559]

He couldn't swim.

[@universalgamer8010]

Life's a B* sooner you find it out the better. Doesn't mean you don't get sad when things like this happen. The day they saw the footage of their son it probably was both a miracle but it also opened up 2 year old wounds no doubt. Atleast the family got closure.

[@jenjennitrite8146]

Tell me about it!😡

[@user-cp6yg7oi8g]

Everything happens for a reason

[@nivodeus]

the sad moment aside, does this prove how resilient GoPro Memory Holder is, so that the memory is still intact after 2years being submerged

[@greengrub1]

nivodeus and that’s why their stock is so low, they created something you only need to buy once

[@giggoty4926]

Thats an advertisment for go pro

[@mkbXD]

Right? This is a great ad for GoPro.

[@BakedPotatoYT1]

@@mkbXD So a go-pro under water cause the owner lost it and drowned is a good advertisement? Sure.

[@ian4prez]

BakedPotatoYT yeah

[@LoveRemains]

At least his last day on Earth was a good one, and his family got to see that. Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼💐☀️🌈

[@oddlilbird]

I love that this guy understood and respected the gravity of this find. Sending love out to the family💛

[@User-lh1nq]

How tf he drown in a lake with people around him... sad, but damnn

[@CURRAN1300]

That’s what I’m wondering

[@awkwardrainbowpotato5620]

I didn’t even think about that, that’s weird....

[@pamelacampeau1600]

He likely dove, and blacked out. the other friends just having a good time too and didn't notice till minutes too late. You can drown in a matter of minutes. I know, because I witness a friend drown, yet there were 5 of us but we were all just having a grand ol' time. Just care free spirits Livin life. Not aware of the dangers

[@melissaleigh9119]

He could have hit his head on something that wasn’t visible in murky water, blacked out under water, etc. One of his friends dove in to try to help him but couldn’t.

[@NaomiTCOOKIES]

I almost drowned in a pool filled with people. I think most don't know the signs - drowning isn't always as obvious as the stuff we see in movies. In my case, I could get only my hand above the water - it was nothing like the flailing victim splashing about on TV - and nobody could notice my small hand frantically waving around for help.

[@Benderthegr865]

At least he was living life to the fullest and his parents will forever see him happy in those videos. Seemed like a great man

[@Atamv]

You would deem some one great, based on a few adventurous clips? Lol.

[@subscribeforadollar7941]

Atamv he specifically said “seemed” never said he was. he said he “seemed.” not sure if you speak good english but seemed means like a strong assumption about something. “ that seems cool” you seem chill” etc

[@Atamv]

@@subscribeforadollar7941 i am well aware of the word and its meaning. My comment still stands. Applying the term "great", even seemingly, is silly.

[@Benderthegr865]

@@Atamv must be hard not having friends or getting laid bud. Coming on KZbin comments to hate lol

[@Atamv]

@@Benderthegr865 my life is fine. I actually came to the video for the uplifting message. Then i saw a silly comment and replied. Again you make grand assertions based on nothing.

[@5150Reaper]

It’s so weird how they both screamed the same way. As if Richard was screaming in happiness through the diver as he found his go pro.

[@jade3886]

I can’t imagine how grateful his family would have been watching this.

[@delimar77]

My daughter passed away on July 16, 2009. That day someone stole my cellphone with all her pictures and videos. If someone returns to me that phone today I will feel like the parents of this guy. God bless. Edit: Thanks for your compassion.

[@ruyNA]

Delimar Aponte I hope they do.

[@twiztedrb6486]

Hope someone finds it and returns it to tou

[@redmoosekiller]

@Him Him amen

[@delimar77]

@New Vorld Sounds thanks but my phone was not that fancy/sophisticated.

[@jackyarreola9979]

That's my sisters birthday 16

[@crisismclean5199]

_”we livin’ life, we livin’ life!”_ :(

[@rreminisced]

*plays uno reverse card*

[@crisismclean5199]

Kevin Quiridumbay its not funny, or “meme-able”.

[@StainderFin]

Not anymo0re

[@zachion210]

@@crisismclean5199 honestly man that’s pretty funni

[@knightcupvirushi3765]

_we leaving life_

[@alexanderclarke8449]

Can’t bring him back, but you sure brought some memories back for the family! 😊

[@bernievzco1354]

Why did I think it was a video of him drowning and his last struggles? 🤦🏻‍♀️ glad they were happy moments. Parents must have been happy to have that treasure

[@AlexanderNixonArtHistory]

In my opinion, the look on his face as he dog paddles into deeper water indicates this is that very moment. He looks like he didn't swim well, or at all, and maybe didn't want to embarrass himself.

[@vanessas17]

I'm crushed to know this man isn't alive. He seemed like he would be such a phenomenal friend, so full of life and light. RIP 💔

[@RichAloha]

Totally agree with you! 💔

[@charleslindbergh8222]

He was a criminal

[@ZephlarNation]

There's no such thing as a good basketball friend.

[@AMtotheC11]

@@ZephlarNationwhat the hell

[@PatroncitaLaborde]

Chilling how one of the clips he’s screaming “ we living life “ yet , he drowned I’m choked up man

[@Miss_Maggie]

HOW DARE YOU Indeed 💔

[@starwarsrebel2006]

And it's really sad he said that the same day he died.

[@PatRiot-]

Not as sad as it could be He died on one of the best days he probably had “We living life” Sure looks like he enjoyed his last time here We all have to die at some point Why not while having a great time

[@JumpStyle212]

PatRiot sadly true. You could be in a hospital bed being told you’ve one day to live. This guy lived to the full and I respect that. Rip

[@lethalcontact365]

@@JumpStyle212 my grandma live around one or so week after coming out of the hospital before she layed on her death bed so going to the hospital isn't always a death sentence.

[@atrocious_pr0xy]

What a blessing that the parents got to see their child living to the fullest.

[@smokeynedith3555]

Finally some videos of their son having fun. It is truly bittersweet memories.

[@Joenasr]

"We livin life" (

[@renzo5282]

JOE NASR very sad and unfortunate

[@joeyli4322]

Water: Not anymore

[@jonavene12]

You forgot the :

[@bidenadministrationischina5091]

Up next a nigga in water. Can you guess what's next

[@stinkertins]

@@joeyli4322 LMAO

[@emmjrose]

I know Richard is in heaven having even more fun 🥺❤️

[@nm-hi5dp]

XXXXX just waiting to have an edge lord comment “heaven isn’t real”

[@BasedArizonan]

If he accepted god as his savior

[@luluinterrupted9213]

@Danny451 Fuentes bc it doesn't work that way

[@skinnny2055]

@@mohayc8877 sksksk What?

[@luluinterrupted9213]

@Danny451 Fuentes a wonderful man named Jesus gave his life so that we could live and we could be free of our sins so that we could one day eternally live with him forever in heaven to commit suicide and kill ourselves and take away this life that we was so generously given would be more of an insult and we would not go to heaven for it. just because you don't believe in something doesn't mean you shouldn't look into it before you run your ignorant mouth

[@boogiekush9391]

Honestly was just sad at first until I watched the videos of this brotha and it made me so happy, I love seeing happy people living life , there's honestly nothing better

[@reaganalice6207]

How heartbreaking. He looks like such a fun guy, who just enjoyed his life. I bet his family is glad to be able to have those joyful moments of him now.

[@AAvfx]

*Wow, that's a sad story I've never heard of before!* 😢💔

[@Chaseqt]

1 luck LMFAO

[@airkotak4976]

Hello verified youtuber

[@varunij5824]

Ikrr

[@flavius4780]

It's more sad when you think that you just commented this for clout

[@flavius4780]

@adrian keep in mind what i'm saying rn. When a verified youtuber with more than 100k subscribers but with less than 5k views on every video, comments on video, he is actually looking for clout.

[@izshtar]

*I really liked that the guy is actually happy about what he's doing..*

[@josefinekarmisholt9080]

brain: this seems like something that i shouldn't watch. fingers: let's watch it

[@alimodded]

there nothing wrong with the vid

[@Ty-vj4wg]

He definitely lived a very happy man. It’s sad what happened to him.

[@cha5]

Poor guy, He was so young and he had his whole life ahead of him. 😟

[@dudeimgeorge]

Lol

[@-m-yo3ve]

@@dudeimgeorge what is funny

[@eatalots7773]

@@dudeimgeorge looks like someone has no soul

[@phantomjosh2148]

@@dudeimgeorge lmao I’m sorry I had to

[@Liusila]

I’m now mid-spiral of increasingly morbid videos like this, damn.

[@visicircle]

Mid-spiral? The rabbit hole is much deeper than you think it is.

[@Pennyyourfavorite123]

@ Visucircla, This is not a morbid video. It's a video of a young man enjoying life to the fullest.. Just sad that he lost his life during this time of his adventure. Goes to show, we should all enjoy everyday of life to the fullest, I may be our last.

[@jeremymorley5670]

When you start getting to cartel murder vids maybe take a break from the Internet for a while...

[@themagicminstrels476]

@@jeremymorley5670 felt that.

[@luka_lyn8159]

Same

[@marissak4454]

This just broke my heart just from the title, but when they showed the video of him smiling so big (such an infectious smile)-an adventurous, joyful life taken too soon. I pray this video brought any amount of healing to his family ❤️

[@RichAloha]

Yes, the family was extremely grateful to get their son's final memories! 😭 Still breaks my heart!

[@Jordan-pr6qu]

This is so sad but it must've been nice to see their son so happy during the last hours of his life ❤️

[@pitbull21ish]

Just imagine the joy and emotions the parents would have felt seeing the last moments of their son being so happy and enjoing life

[@RichAloha]

It was a very bitter but sweet moment.

[@madasahatter5514]

"We livin life" Poor guy. Very tragic!

[@deathrow5261]

katie lister can we get a mr Omar saying “tragic” in the chat bois?

[@alickofin3821]

Death Row someone literally drowned and you want to make a joke about it? Very sickening

[@deathrow5261]

Desee s I wasn’t joking about it it’s just that mr Omar would say that

[@wh4193]

@@alickofin3821 He's not making fun of the man that drowned or anything, chill out fella

[@alickofin3821]

W H I never said that

[@ShadowDeathMiller]

he seems so joyful and happy in his life he didn't need to die RIP :(

[@griffiththechad9483]

Wow props to that KZbinr man he brought peace to a lot of people. Bless him

[@RichAloha]

To God be all the glory! It was a true honor to be used as a vessel by God to bring closure to a grieving family.

[@ivandroid719]

Everyone saying how sad is that he died in a day he was having so much fun and joy. At least he had that day and did not die sick in a bed, sometimes is better like this than waiting for it. Just hope he did not suffer.

[@aaronsyrup1320]

@John Bravo actually I've heared (and not experienced it myself lol) that no oxygen makes ur brain hallucinate after a while and pretty much puts you in a mind of state u cant grasp anything. There is a video on KZbin where pilots need to go into pressure chambers and try to solve simple child puzzles and they can't and they just accept the fact they can't get oxygen and will die. It's quite scary to watch, but from what I've learned drowning is only half as bad as it looks as a way to die.

[@Zachary_Cordova]

Just leave the man alone

[@dillonjames239]

@@aaronsyrup1320 its very traumatic to drown. I hate to inform you but he most certainly suffered. It is sad that he did but like someone else said unless he was unconscious before drowning he suffered.

[@bmxscape]

@@aaronsyrup1320 huge difference between breathing air with no oxygen, and breathing in water.

[@Flyingkitty1234]

Not really during drowning it would be painful and terrifying at same time.

[@shelly1432]

This was a great find espically for his family. Peace be upon his soul🙏🏽 Damn that's sad....

[@QueenNiriah]

Watching things like this I can always feel the love the family has for who passed away, and the positive energy from the one who passed away... it always makes me cry.

[@antonioreyes2382]

He lived his life! seemed like he loved life’s adventures and gifts!

[@minuteclover245]

“Some miracle the SD card survived” Its a GOPRO hero 5 and the SD compartment is completely sealed off and watertight on purpose

[@christofferrasmussen6533]

To the Murican media, anything good that happens is a miracle, because apparently god is the cause of everything.

[@emmanuellalfakzuala252]

@@christofferrasmussen6533 true a lot of the times people always say God is responsible for a lot of the good things that happen lol, although if we actually analyse the "miracle" it has a very logical and reasonable cause

[@emmanuellalfakzuala252]

I don't know how durable gopro hero 5 is and how watertight the sd compartment is, but i have to say, it's really fortunate and lucky that the memory card remained fine, after 2 years of being in the lake, i wouldn't say it's God or anything but maybe just luck and fortunate idk because i don't really know the durability of the device

[@fynkozari9271]

@@emmanuellalfakzuala252 go pro has luck and fortunate? Lol I have a simple answer, good design.

[@emmanuellalfakzuala252]

@@fynkozari9271 i guess if you say so,. i don't really know anything about it, but then, damn it's really desigend well

[@KevynXDX]

It’s a bit scary that I swam in the lake he died in

[@King_Kevin651]

wha-

[@jestonnash729]

I Giorno Giovaana have a dream

[@tf3confirmedbuthv54]

Same

[@KevynXDX]

Haydarth's Creations 0:46 here is where I went swimming

[@Kaiishigh]

I can relate I didn’t swim in this lake that this young man died in but when I was in the 4th grade I had a older neighbor (5th grader)and I was friends with him and his younger sister ab 6 or 7 and she had drowned in sandy river (Oregon ) this was ab 7 years ago I’ve went swimming in there multiple times throughout my life and I just can’t not think of her everytime I even look at the river even after all these years passed still sad to this day her parents didn’t even try to jump in and save her out of fear for their own lives they literally Had to leave the woods run to a place with service to call 911 while she was drowning :(

[@lachatel8547]

Such a beautiful, young, happy, man. Prayers for his family that they have received a sort of comfort from this video. May God keep them in strength. I don't think I've ever experienced such sadness and happiness at the same time.

[@cubxiomara]

Very thankful that one officer told the man to look for the lost go pro, you can hear how happy the diver is when he found it and I know the family will forever cherish those images ❤️

[@cosmicsatan7116]

Poor guy he seemed like a fun and wild person. Bless him and his family.

[@simpguyatleastimnotgay2881]

Thank you for not joking memer.

[@Jelln]

Damn what company made that Memory card?

[@MrOnlyforcommenting]

Nokia

[@Jelln]

MrOnlyforcommenting nice

[@anthonyc4138]

@@Jelln the camera protected the memory card

[@Jelln]

Anthony c true

[@seriousdopamine4404]

It's the waterproof case it was in

[@shynot6741]

He lived life to the fullest. Great find by the KZbinr ❤

[@Maria89_]

Heartbreaking. He seemed like a great guy living life to the fullest

[@novascotiaskater1868]

This is the definition of tragedy.....a young man who appears to be so happy with life, handsome, friendly...and in a split second he’s gone. RIP

[@ronnienestor]

Handsome? RIP .

[@ididntaskverified3663]

What if he wasn't handsome!

[@ravioliravioligivemethefor3131]

drowning doesnt take a split second

[@aldren2k898]

The guy seemed like a cool dude, rest in peace.

[@GippyHappy]

It's especially sad because he seems like he was a really happy and fun guy.

[@andreaseay1060]

How precious his loved ones got to see him happy in those videos

[@anmol3457]

That GoPro is sure worth the money huh? Rip Richard Ragland.

[@Trevonious95]

Ha ha I can tell you're poorboiii :DD

[@user-vm2kx8bd6e]

Trevonious11 😂😂😂

[@keegan3063]

You shouldn’t be thinking of the go pro money wise

[@elidadlr5177]

@@Trevonious95 wtf, ok mommas boy. Go ask mom for some fortnite bucks

[@elidadlr5177]

@@keegan3063 uh, it's an investment Why would you not think of the money that goes into it?

[@cathyt144]

RIP Richard. Thank you Rich for your efforts. Im sure the camera content will help bring some closure to his family. 🙏😀

[@JBoo]

At least he was living every day to the fullest. RIP

[@langmoran7326]

Wow wow wow! Thank you for giving this family something they will never forget!

[@RogueJedi501]

I feel like I’d accidentally open the GoPro to see if the memory card was still in there. While underwater 😐

[@ElSauxy02]

~(Rogue Jedi)~ same ;-;

[@PrinceOthman]

And what would happen then? The SD card would still be intact

[@HanaYuki12]

Dang he look like a fun person to be with

[@jag0937eb]

until he robs you

[@tsakri1625]

@@jag0937eb Instead of showing some respect to a young man who lost his life, you decided that this is the best time to spew racist comments. Shows a lot about your character.

[@semira4121]

JAG 0937 EB i hope you get robbed & no one cares :)

[@blackveilkade]

JAG 0937 EB I hope you’re robbed

[@SR2active]

JAG 0937 EB ur sick.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Dudes cheering like he just found a bar of gold.

[@RichAloha]

The precious memories God allowed me to recover for the Ragland family were priceless! :) Such a sad tragedy!

[@hannahcolors]

Omg I actually cried he looked so happy. So glad the diver found it and gave it back to the family❤

[@kirinyardberry1324]

Nobody: Insider Sound Editor: WOOOOOO HOOOOOO

[@idkwhyimhere.7331]

why did this comment blow up? it’s literally incorrect lmao.

[@idkwhyimhere.7331]

@DuckyThePro well it got a lot of likes. whatever you wanna call it, you knew what i meant.

[@ahmedlahlou8123]

I think that it was comforting for the parents to see that his last moments were pure joy

[@Nikexel]

this is... depressing to watch, to see such an eccentric and happy young man filled with positivity and good vibes, it's really sad to hear that those were also his final moments. I try my best to tell myself that at least he died happily and enjoying his life, but he definitely had so much more to come if only. Rest in Peace.

[@skycloud4802]

Thank you good sir. It may not bring this young man back, but it can help give their parents some comfort seeing their child happy in the last days of his life.

[@RichAloha]

My pleasure! I do my best to use the gifts and talents God's given me to help others.

[@lindafurr2404]

Seeing him having a fun time with his friends and knowing that at the end of the day he will be dead brings me to tears! Prayers for his family.

[@datpsychobytch]

At least his last day on earth seemed to be full of fun. May he Rest In Peace

[@mileymbclimb17]

Thank to the diver for trying to find it and being able to bring the family some closure.

[@angelbou9694]

That’s sad man R.I.P. brother you seemed like an awesome person and we need more like you in this world!

[@pauljefferson9538]

i liek eggs

[@petronasken7504]

Not funny but strange.

[@shellybee9322]

I thought that was a weird coincidence

[@purpleyou4963]

Paul Jefferson omg wtf

[@purpleyou4963]

Paul Jefferson Ceeepy

[@DF-mw1sh]

@Turner Marius i really doubt two people having the same common name is proof for angels

[@KozmoFn]

i was literally at the same spot were he drowned in the same month just finding this video i have no words right now

[@VanillaEarth744]

Dang it must be dangerous 😔

[@666thprayer]

So did you find out what killed him? Undertow? Shark? Whirlpool? You don’t just drown in waist deep water

[@jordanashley1757]

@@666thprayer I believe he was at a place called foster falls. I live about an hour away from it. The middle of the pool is deep, I think around 20 ft right under the falls

[@NOU-iw3gb]

Imagine if someone caught your leg from below.

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Does it seem like a place easy to drown in?

[@creek2143]

Oh my! This 2min video made me cry. He looks so happy🥲 Rest in paradise, bro.

[@gothgalactic1664]

Newschannel9 article about Richard says that he was taking photos and then suddenly got pulled below the watet but didn't resurface. He was eventually pulled out and they attempted reviving him but unfortunately he was gone. His family is lucky to have his last video and to see that he was enjoying life on his final day.

[@ellenestelle]

Life lesson: Just don’t go swimming in lakes, rivers, or oceans

[@Luculencia]

Or just do it sensibly? The guy looked like he enjoyed taking risks, maybe he did something stupid that led to his death. Millions of people swim in rivers, oceans and lakes without drowning, just have to be aware of the dangers and not take unnecessary risks.

[@superknightlol]

thats a terrible life lesson, swimming is fun and if done correctly you wouldnt drown unless the current is too strong. i bet this guy try to swim against the current then drown.

[@rickeyclaiborne5521]

Actually more like don’t go swimming in lakes, rivers, or oceans without a lifejacket

[@ellenestelle]

Rickey Claiborne There you go👍🏾

[@itsmeriley3384]

I went have been scuba diving for a week now