Father Down, Son Rises: Cody's Race Against Time in the Wilderness

A father and son camping trip turns into a desperate fight to survive when John Sloot is crushed under an ATV. Now his 10 year-old son, Cody must brave the wilderness alone to get help.
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[@SuperAlex075]

The main thing this great father did was that he didn't panic his ten year old son..He kept his cool and took the right decisions..

[@debihester7284]

He could have been more honest in his condition though

[@liverbird956]

What a brave little boy and a wonderful father. His son is truly a hero. God bless both of them 💕

[@annward4149]

God was certainly with the both of you. Your son being only 10 sure was a brave little boy. And you are such a great dad. You were hurt so bad and the horrible pain you were in. You were concern about your son and not to scare him. I see a hero in the both of you. Dad and son.

[@vickyhuntx7583]

This is the first time I've seen such victims pray and Yes God is faithful he delivered them from danger

[@felixfelix2576]

Loving this story. A kid and his pocket knife. What a right of passage..

[@brandonbonilla4217]

What a dad taking it on like a champ he’s a for real father.

[@Scott-got-caught]

A for real father?? Wtf

[@debihester7284]

I think he didn’t need to act like he was fine, just level with his son and tell him the truth: that he’s hurt and in pain, and pray together for help. Then at dawn, send his son for help.

[@SueMead]

@@debihester7284 Yeah, because there's so much evidence for the good that prayer does. About as much as 'thoughts' do and when combined, well again, nothing.

[@keithwhittley9971]

This made me cry when his dad told his son he had to go on his own.

[@syedhussain2477]

Beautiful how he prayed with his lil son to God

[@Tmaxar]

Every loving dad should have a son like him.

[@MissX905]

But if his dad had of stayed on the gravel road they wouldn't have found themselves in the predicament they got into.

[@carlabarlow1409]

I love and have a lot of respect for those who acknowledge the hand of God in their rescue of their lives.

[@willalbots8672]

Lol! Which god? Yours, or the thousands of other gods that also don't exist.

[@kokoskokso]

​@@willalbots8672 I don't know much, but I'm pretty certain that whatever God is, it ain't ME!!

[@kyrgyzstannewmexico570]

Me too

[@debihester7284]

@@willalbots8672 you poor deceived, arrogant man.

[@debihester7284]

@@willalbots8672 look all around you at nature, God made it. Look at the complexity of the human body and mind. God made it. Right now you’re headed to hell because you don’t believe in Jesus. Ask him to show you if he’s real, he will. Be sorry for your sins, and ask him to forgive them and save you and come into your heart. He loves you, and he’s very real. He paid the price for your sins by dying on a cross, and rising alive the third day. Heaven or hell, the choice is yours. It’s eternal. Make it a very wise choice!

[@allglorytogod7429]

Sobbing here... so beautiful!! God be praised!! Both of these men are soooo special and loved by God!

[@singingwaters]

How beautiful that the father knelt in prayer even with an injured leg. What a rebuke to the modern Pharisees who stand in their own righteousness.

[@codijo-myalaskandog122]

The dad really did raise his son up in faith along with spending time with him... now days that is too rare! What a honor; son & father too!

[@SueMead]

*+Loreli B* He raised his son to be a good kid. No religion required and I would posit that raising a kid with faith, rather than evidence based facts, is doing their child a disservice. If the kid wants to get to adulthood and follow that path then that's their choice, but to demand that your child follows your religion is lazy and more than a little disingenuous. All that aside, they seem like nice people and I'm glad their love and tenacity got them through.

[@Galincik]

@@SueMead just leave people to believe in what they want, you sound very stuck up about what someone else chooses to do that doesn't even affect you. 🙄 You must be such a joy to be around.

[@SueMead]

@@Galincik Wow, you give me way more credit than I would've thought my simple youtube comment would've been worthy of. I mean, how is my comment going to stop people from believing whatever delusion they choose? That wasn't actually point but hey, I guess comprehension isn't your strong suit. Or, are you intentionally being dishonest? BTW, do you think we should allow parents to teach eugenics as a worthwhile belief? Why not? If you say 'no', then why won't you let people just believe in what they want?

[@robertguinn5863]

@@SueMead Jesus Christ. The only answer.

[@debihester7284]

@@SueMead faith in Jesus IS based on facts. Evidence is all around you: nature and the human body and complex mind. God made them all! It takes far more faith to be a atheist than to see the truth of creation outside your door. Ask Jesus to show you if he’s real. If you mean it, he will. Jesus is the only way to heaven.

[@queenoverall83]

Thank you Jesus! Prayer is powerful with believing.

[@melsab2864]

good father teaching the kids to adress God first after the accident and the rest is awesome

[@inhonorofmary6825]

Legend has it his son is still asking if he'll be alright

[@charlottebowling8431]

Liar

[@Kokoshibo12398]

I'm crying and praying

[@Kokoshibo12398]

If I was the little boy I would wr.ap the sleeping bag around his leg

[@silver_narcoyt6758]

@@Kokoshibo12398 SO WHAT STUPID ?

[@anaangel5434]

Really...😂

[@officer_creamm3610]

I was in a ATV crash with my brother and dad. Luckily we all survived. My dad broke some ribs and I really hurt my leg and my brother came out injury free. I still remember that day and I always will. I’m so thankful I survived to tell the tale ❤️

[@respectcat12]

Sorry buddy, I'm glad you all survived

[@debihester7284]

Yes, now get saved by Jesus if you haven’t yet

[@chrischickering1959]

​@Debi Hester that sounds threatening

[@Blinxz]

he wanted to make it memorable for his son. and he definitely did

[@MrJcrim23]

Okay deal 👍🏻✌️

[@noelgavin5357]

Correct👍👍

[@noelgavin5357]

So true

[@Blinxz]

@Jaziel Maxim thx :D

[@MissX905]

He should have stayed on the gravel road/path to the lake. He also knew they had told the guy to come looking for them in 2 days if they weren't back by then. Why did he send his son out into the wild where there are bears? He should have stayed put at the place they found. Got lots of wood to start a signal fire when the people came to look for them.

[@emilie5716]

What a wonderfully stong father with a wonderful moustache

[@harriszaine5774]

Very brave exemplary father..Respect from Germany 🇩🇪.

[@exey123]

That pray though, my heart at that time, god bless you two, have a good life

[@bonniej.rayburn3219]

After watching several WONDER docs, I am puzzled to see that so many people don't carry their cell phones or weapons with them. I carry both just going to Walmart. These people are out deep into the woods, walking deep into the Grand Canyons, out on international waters, etc. I just don't understand how people don't pack for the worse case scenario. But such a heroic daddy and son.👍🏽❤

[@TheCorrectViews]

My can of mace lives by my side in my pocket no matter what.

[@debihester7284]

A lot of times the cell phones don’t work that far away

[@tarmykosam9254]

Beautiful they have strong faith they know that prayers is the key to help them find there way back home God bless them

[@maggiejoseph3041]

That prayer is what saved him.... glory to God in heaven, God is so merciful.

[@albertovenegas2072]

Cody. Was a hero. 👍🙏🥲

[@jenniferbedrosian8674]

Truly A Miracle!

[@scottanonymous798]

Great story of father and son bond and Cody is a hero for going to get help in country with large predatory animals takes guts

[@debihester7284]

God protected him

[@williammarshall1661]

Cody is a very handsome young man...I had to say that!

[@happybirthday781]

Dad is so handsome

[@BabyCarT00N]

Must be a proud father . He is a great father though .

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

What a brave little boy!

[@yrellim]

Well done Cody!!

[@ferdrewflores3612]

Bravissimo kid !! 👍💪💯👏👏👏

[@羅莎琳-u5b]

God is good all the time

[@dylansmith1621]

This man is a trooper

[@debihester7284]

Unfortunately he probably did a lot of damage to his injuries by walking on them. But I can see why he did it, to be with his son as long as he could, to protect him

[@jesuschristismylordandsavi6108]

What I would give to have a son who loved me.

[@zayne_2049]

im glad he lived

[@randomstuff2381]

Great son and dad 💞💞💞

[@thankheavenforseveneleven5522]

On the 19th last month, my Dad got into an ATV accident too. He was life flighted to the nearest hospital but died anyway. I’m glad this man and his son are ok. ATV (side by sides) are so unbelievably dangerous. Please avoid riding them, especially at the sand dunes. It’s not worth it.

[@topgpe]

Rest in peace to your dad. You are a champ king, keep going youre strong!!!

[@debihester7284]

I’m so sorry

[@ednaandreabergalinoweber5100]

I’m happy that your 10 yrs old son & uncle help you. God watching alwasy

[@viviansdoey5077]

WOW... THAT BOY 'CODY' IS ONE HELL OF A GOOD MAN... HE DISCOVERED A BRAVERY INSIDE HE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HE HAD. X WOW.

[@special-t-419onurbandictio9]

Seeing a bear would of woke me up to walk. 😂

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

*would've not "would of"

[@anaangel5434]

Ask the bear to carry you home. They tend to oblige in those circumstances.😉

[@special-t-419onurbandictio9]

@@anaangel5434 OK.

[@jeanroeder5534]

That Prayer is the first tool to be implemented in these kind of situations.

[@buffiecar]

Not for me. I have faith in myself, not any gods.

[@okaforrejoice2164]

Yes prayer is the ultimate

[@christopherbako]

Awesome Story!! Great Dad.

[@Crashed131963]

How is walking a 3 miles back to a camp on a gravel road even dangerous? I ran out of gas on my ATV once and walked back to camp 7 miles. I took over 2 hours and I seen 3 moose and had a few beer breaks on the way. A truck drove by me halfway I did not even flag it down because it was going the wrong way. This episode was a joke right?

[@kokoskokso]

@@Crashed131963 OMG no way! 3 moose and they didn't eat you alive?? 😄😄

[@Undercookedsteak]

I’ll say that dad has a nice mustache

[@KP08410]

It’s spelled NOICE

[@MrJcrim23]

Yup

[@donnabittner69]

This is a fantastic story but I have to say for this adventure duo....man are they calm !! The perfect personality for fishing!! Greetings from Philadelphia!

[@lesegomolotsi6577]

Glory to God

[@brownbrewed]

Man I love these stories❤️

[@wrangelinhabitant161]

A great story! Thank you!

[@Jarral.Brothers]

Few days ago, a girl saved his father life when they were stuck in snow mountains.

[@TheActiveLifeLived]

the tamest episode so far...and the father and son did basically everything right...that's a first for this show!

[@debihester7284]

Except the dad should have turned back when the path narrowed so much

[@stormchild831]

Cody looks like an absolute rock star... Wow, what a face !

[@anaangel5434]

Yes, he's handsome.

[@ariac1197]

Oh no! Dad! I'm so glad they're both okay! What a cute family

[@ps5andseriesx]

All the people saying this was under whelming has never accidentally stumbled upon a black bear and cubs like I did. In the wilderness things can go zero to a hundred real quick. To be so huge bears are incredibly quiet in the wilderness.

[@fjosephgonzales6870]

Not exactly a brutal survival ordeal...but still a nice father-son misadventure.

[@Ghhh-on3nl]

It's was high risk! No weapons against very dangerous animals.. very bad situation.. the dad is moron

[@luisitoruiz168]

Wow me hizo llorar de emocion😭😭

[@Yuma-l4x]

Take a shot every time the kid ask “are you ok” and the dad says “yea I’ll be alright”

[@mercysmee]

God has plans for you young man and for your dad n uncle n aunt...MUCH MUCH LOVE N PRAYERS, GOD BLESS YOU ALL...

[@willalbots8672]

Lol! There is no god.

[@mercysmee]

Will Albots If you truly believe that you sadly are a true idiot...I will pray for you...

[@homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754]

Thank you for sharing! God was with both of you!

[@itravisoni]

Their faith in Jesus was the key.

[@merdeanadennis6953]

God be praised

[@aminismail6362]

Wow wow wow wow wow wow what a great brave lovely kid

[@angelcake3533]

Sometimes things stoping our way is the sign from God to stay away , but human not understand ,

[@kasenbennett2362]

I have that same pocket knife😄

[@zebjohnson5118]

Happy birthday son today you become a Man

[@merdeanadennis6953]

Cody you did great

[@jeaniemarczniec7755]

Relying on God to get anyone through the tough times is what it is all about, but many rely upon they can do it themselves and it does not work out. It is good to rely on God and he will see that it is done on HIS TIME, not ours. Blessings

[@willalbots8672]

Lmao! There is no god to rely on. He's fictional, along with the thousands of other gods.

[@bradstark929]

I wouldn't put all my cards in gods hands. Not that he isn't real, but he actually can't really help. You know what I'm sayin lol.

[@benwilliams2469]

The dad is luck to be alive and walk as much as he did

[@Pi-ls7cg]

Thank you God

[@michellenelson6571]

So courageous inspirational story

[@anaangel5434]

Way to go Cody!❤🥳👏

[@brightax7502]

I love watching these

[@codezyt9695]

Lol rly thought at first that this comment was made 500 yers ago. 😂👏

[@codezyt9695]

Idk. I think there were none ATV:s during 1520

[@sargealnajar5707]

I have to say the boy is smart and that's why we should always remeber

[@grizzlycountry1030]

I got hit by a car when I was 5 years old (36 years ago) trying to cross the street by myself. My mom ran out of the house screaming and crying. She said I jumped up and limped over to her. I apparently took her by her hand and walked her back to the porch. I had her sit down and told her not to cry cause I was fine. I refused the ambulance ride cause I had a headache and waited for my dad to rush home from work to take me to hospital. Can I get a medal?

[@annied1827]

Glad you were OK you are very very lucky didn't the driver help you at all they should have at least stopped and called the police and a ambulance. A old school friend was hit by a car when they were in high school she was so very lucky she had several broken bones and lost all her front teeth and her jaw was smashed she was in hospital for months so the fact you walked out of there is amazing. Take care stay safe

[@everything-gi1my]

this one remind me when i was 11 years old i immigrated from Tunisia to Italy with 90 person on a 15 metre Boat

[@lovitherc]

you could make a crutch and walk a lot easier

[@kenwithaK]

nothing like a buck knife when you're a kid.

[@t2t249]

Yeah it makes you feel like you’re god

[@laurenlawson2011]

Cody is certainly nice looking now!

[@poison2390]

I was so scared this whole time and I had a lump in my throught too.

[@poison2390]

Omg thanks for all the likes ( the most I had was literally 3 lol)

[@manhunter433]

Not as say dramatic as some other tales, but this could've easily turned into a tragedy none the less.

[@ZacMWorrall0]

youre right someone i know got attacked by a grizly bare=

[@accountingcoach3739]

What a great program. I hope one day you will have millions of followers. Thanks for presenting such stunning video.

[@jitterrocks3660]

this is how many times the dad said :YEAH ILL BE ALRIGHT: 👇🏽

[@ferdrewflores3612]

Prepare like Armed Forces. ☝️💪💯

[@Frommoonlightwithlove]

Wat a lovely courageous cute little boy with pocket knife and a foolish father who dragged him to this hell I love this boy

[@r.a.c.h6172]

Ahh what a nice outcome xx

[@devontnoreiga1254]

What happened to the "I shouldn't be alive" series?

[@nicholaslopez2622]

i was thinking the same thing

[@irisenamorado]

All SUBSCRIBERS, please asking for the returns of I SHOULDN'T BE ALIVE

[@Joelswinger34]

It seems to be back - I was just watching it!

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

It has a limited number of seasons as it ran on cable television before this KZbin channel acquired distribution rights. This channel doesn't make its own content, it's a distributor of old cable TV series.

[@mgn5667]

Stay Away From The Edge of High Places , Cliffs,Hills,Ravines Because its Super Dangerous.....Fact:::

[@kwahwah]

He should have made a crutch with a forked piece of wood and some cloth. They should have gone together, as slow as it may be.

[@stephenc2481]

it was a straight shot, on a cleared road!

[@mrdboggs85]

My 90 year old Grandpa can walk as far as that kid did lol. Can he have a medal 2 ?

[@soookimbo6571]

Come on boggy he's 10 years old, be nice. It's not about the distance, anyhow, but going in spite of the terror he felt. I love how a faithful God was glorified.

[@kokoskokso]

@@soookimbo6571 great they stressed prayer 🙏 way too much arrogance and ego-reliance nowadays!

[@goldbell1972]

Yes, if he had saved anyone's life walking that far...

[@williamthompson2005]

Amen❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@bobbydazzler120]

Lovely people glad they got back safe . Brave young man also awesome video

[@shaun3740]

I just got a message from

[@shaun3740]

I’m just making sure that I I can can do you

[@shaun3740]

I’m I I just

[@shaun3740]

I’m I I just

[@shaun3740]

I’m I just know you

[@dudditz]

So they went fishing deep into the forest without being armed in any way to defend an animal knowing there are bears and stuff?

[@silver_narcoyt6758]

you see ? God is the way

[@scotthayes4135]

June 15th is also my birthday. June 15th 2007 was a bummer however. Wanted to go swimming and didn't get to.

[@angelcake3533]

My dad always used to say that when u leave you home always pray.( even written in the book of Deuteronomy in bible) . Give yourself in god hand and you trip and your belongings. Many times god trying to stop us but we not listen , like this tree was on the way ...

[@Frommoonlightwithlove]

U said it it's god telling don't go this way

[@troopman1124]

I hope they’re safe now

[@Kat-Astrophe79]

Such an awesome, inspiring story. Well done Cody 👏

[@steveaustin1111]

Those are haunting words.

[@kipepeo75]

In the wild, things can go bad so fast... 🙄

[@brandilea325]

If I was the dad I would of given him the hatchet lol