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

A man rescued a 6-year-old boy who was by himself in the middle of a river, and the entire heartbreaking ordeal was caught on his GoPro video.
On July 5, David Jones was fishing out on the St. Louis River in Duluth, fighting a sturgeon, when he saw a little boy stranded in the middle of the channel. The 6-year-old old, who was wearing a life jacket, was panicking and terrified.
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[@stellamariss3335]

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

[@marthareis5873]

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

[@janinehenschel4988]

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

[@lisarnful]

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

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Yes, somethings wrong there!

[@netomeds]

Dad is a drunk. Poor kid is already showing signs of mental trauma. Especially when the 911 issue comes up. A 6 year old should not respond that way. Hoping the community keeps an on on this child. I understand the signs as I grew up in a chaotic alcoholic home. Sux...we see the signs immediately. 💔 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH64ioewf7afZ68

[@richardletherbarrow8367]

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

[@frankorobinson1540]

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

[@brookeroeder7974]

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

[@mfhidalgo71]

The father seemed Intoxicated.

[@mrfastlane45]

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

[@awiimurphy4561]

Right ? Me too

[@TheTrueKat]

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

[@joshmcdonald9508]

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

[@Phoenix-jw1mn]

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

[@jonathanbair523]

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

[@Phoenix-jw1mn]

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

[@bumblebee4280]

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

[@jdstep97]

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

[@masons9541]

a civil way to call out such BS from the parents

[@gang1798]

That’s cold ass water even for a grown man

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

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

[@Steven-gg1bn]

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

[@GoodToGoIndustries]

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

[@GoodToGoIndustries]

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

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

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

[@CuttingEdge49]

Absolutely

[@deebodixon494]

💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾✌🏾💨

[@alwaysyouramanda]

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

[@jtk6533]

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

[@endtimes9763]

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

[@chevygurl0115]

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

[@aunchante33]

Attempted murder!

[@jtk6533]

@@chevygurl0115 preach!

[@joebone3151]

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

[@krysanton7731]

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

[@Jill_T]

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

[@Moonlight-ov9ol]

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

[@nancymorales3064]

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

[@tyrusmfrechs7025]

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

[@cuhweenuh]

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

[@N1oreo1]

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

[@depp5601]

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

[@Jazz1959]

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

[@joanna7350]

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

[@cuprunnethover2509]

Amen! Kuddos to that officer!!

[@bobwoods1302]

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

[@samn1697]

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

[@bobwoods1302]

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

[@stephaniewright8049]

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

[@jamesnash6101]

💯👍

[@whatusername4817]

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

[@ladyleo944]

There something very fishy about the Dad...

[@jamesnash6101]

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

[@joannamcpeak7531]

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

[@grandmaj5046]

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

[@jamesnash6101]

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

[@AncientOneFamily.]

@@jamesnash6101 Exactly! Poor baby.

[@frankkolton1780]

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

[@frankkolton1780]

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

[@jamesnash6101]

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

[@carlhicksjr8401]

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

[@vulcanraven5491]

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

[@dragonsember]

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

[@fifty-thousandqueensprod.413]

Thank you.

[@craigcorson3036]

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

[@zoeangelopoulos2077]

@@craigcorson3036did commenting that make you feel better?

[@craigcorson3036]

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

[@tboymma]

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

[@ReconM1A]

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

[@PeterPan-xe7qw]

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

[@user-ov1ep5rf2l]

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

[@88unstopable]

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

[@88unstopable]

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

[@ErikaMSmith]

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

[@weesebowski8651]

Women neglect kids all the time stop it!

[@d.c.4706]

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

[@jeffreywolfe1]

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

[@anitabhoyroo8841]

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

[@richardthomas1566]

Agree 100%

[@buffyk-952]

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

[@johndavis9432]

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

[@helveticaification]

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

[@rayrayqbaby]

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

[@pearlharbor4790]

Yes

[@dherman0001]

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

[@kirsikka1029]

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

[@cuprunnethover2509]

Amen!!

[@cc7346]

privilege?

[@Beaneabean]

@@cc7346 No. Try again

[@nesq4104]

Caucasian

[@familyfirst8583]

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

[@jonesba2004]

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

[@rhondadefreitas371]

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

[@Gotnoemailsucka]

Old ppl r strange humans

[@ladyleo944]

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

[@universallaw8850]

True hero he will never be forgotten by this boy.

[@Kristinnnnnnlaughs]

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

[@V8chump]

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

[@tonyabrookes9931]

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

[@itsmecl2217]

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

[@netomeds]

Here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH64ioewf7afZ68

[@PeelingTheTraumasAway]

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

[@danni1993]

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

[@insertname193]

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

[@ToyotaNutjob]

Um no

[@Queen1111sunshine]

Agree! And in cold water - wtf

[@tjizzle8155]

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

[@davidmahoney3804]

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

[@SilentSaver]

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

[@tyrusmfrechs7025]

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

[@sjanewild]

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

[@AB-ft7ng]

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

[@VALiantiosous]

He is most likely a malignant narcissist, a sociopath.

[@jimmyhoffa2458]

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

[@TRountree54]

Miracle he was there. Child still wanted his horrible dad. The father just left him in middle of River. Father not fit.

[@karriekern7746]

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

[@corpnupe85]

I definitely agree with you.

[@zoeangelopoulos2077]

Something isn’t right here 😢

[@woodyssnake8562]

I agree

[@LivingLifeOutWest]

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

[@sunshinelizard1]

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

[@patriciastaton6182]

That man is a hero for saving that child

[@cuprunnethover2509]

Amen!

[@BobDraver]

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

[@CheyenneMarket]

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

[@annjones9802]

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

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

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

[@tinybrownin]

I remember when the ORIGINAL video came out. That’s not what happened. The father was found on land nowhere near the water. He was enjoying himself

[@meganbud976]

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

[@tammiep9628]

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

[@pdw9475]

He was definitely impaired.

[@theurbancowboys]

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

[@rs832]

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

[@rachelsill79]

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

[@kellywarren8228]

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

[@peggygriffiths2091]

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

[@Melissa.A]

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

[@Chaeya]

I agree, I found that strange too, almost like the boy was afraid he would get in trouble for getting 911 involved, but then even more odd that the police said the father wouldn't face charges. Here's the whole video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH64ioewf7afZ68

[@joanna7350]

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

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

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

[@hdskl2150]

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

[@myjoyhs]

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

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

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

[@Moss_piglets]

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

[@netomeds]

100% Correct

[@wvblondie123]

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

[@janawhitens8160]

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

[@Moss_piglets]

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

[@pdw9475]

Yeah I caught the looks from the paramedics too..

[@ellyl.6162]

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

[@GD-xc4wg]

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

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

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

[@Apocketfullofbs]

The father did know

[@thumper62973]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH64ioewf7afZ68 Ohh the father knew and did nothing..even a boat of cowards didn't rescue the child screaming for help - the went past him IN middle of the lake..father is true evildoer and admitted this child had it happen to him before ..if nobody acts, that kids will die of negligent homicide or severe beating!

[@rickyp.625]

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

[@eng0503]

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

[@Hydrocortisone100]

What a legend, god bless this guy

[@TheLooking4sunset]

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

[@ephrimebuckins9996]

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

[@krystaldaniels7940]

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

[@andrewgrogan9767]

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

[@KA-eu9sy]

What a hero!

[@MoxyVerve]

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

[@nancymorales3064]

Exactly. You are absolutely right.

[@Beaneabean]

The whole video is on youtube

[@4catsnow]

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

[@stellamariss3335]

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

[@R00fKing]

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

[@netomeds]

Agreed!!

[@helveticaification]

'Reckless endangerment' at least.

[@vincechan455]

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

[@deborahmullens6562]

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

[@roybatty6328]

Heroes everywhere. Another good American.

[@a.wanderer5006]

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

[@KaraLynn336-]

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

[@trumpwon8064]

Hero moment 🙌 Bad father though

[@robertgreen2658]

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

[@NadiaSeesIt]

That man is an angel! Wish I could say the same for the father

[@UCCJGUY]

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

[@sydneypitcher7632]

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

[@nelliemusignac]

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

[@steve2256]

He IS the definition of a hero.

[@utubbabe1234]

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

[@rossellaperry6467]

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

[@mysidetube]

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

[@rossellaperry6467]

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

[@mysidetube]

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

[@rossellaperry6467]

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

[@bayodaman]

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

[@kleigh4418]

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

[@trumpwon8064]

Not to clear on where the father went.

[@stellamariss3335]

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

[@netomeds]

Full video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH64ioewf7afZ68

[@Moss_piglets]

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

[@YesMa-am]

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

[@Cnoted33]

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

[@oldladylovesBruno]

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

[@bettydamnboop3030]

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

[@Soprettieme]

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

[@wvblondie123]

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

[@TruthSeeker09825]

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

[@sharbymj]

David Jones, you are indeed a hero.

[@John316TOGODBETHEGLORY]

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

[@LN-fi1nf]

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

[@carenlissner454]

Hero. And I'm glad he posted it.

[@samuellist1844]

God bless this man! He’s an absolute hero!

[@melada74]

Did cops or cps follow up with this dad to understand why he was alone and the dad was no where in sight…. Beyond concerning!!

[@juanrubio9815]

Bless this man soul.

[@francevenezia]

Looking at this triggers me and gives me PTSD from having to "co-parent" for 18 yrs w a man who did things like leaving my 8 yr old son @ a very large water park alone. When I found out a week later, I called CPS who stated to me regarding my son, (verbatim) "Maybe he's mature for his age." It was only the mercy of God who watched over my son and I during this horrible time.

[@darkmoollll7703]

god dam you sound insufferable.

[@mandimorse2606]

What an amazing, beautiful, man!!! Thank you!!! And Thank God!!!!

[@australianmade2659]

He saved his life! How awesome is that

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

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

[@LL-bl8hd]

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

[@caw7007]

Great save, sir! Grateful people like you walk among us! 💖🙏💖

[@Carlou812]

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

[@greggreg2263]

Thank you, Mr. Jones, you are this boy’s guardian angel 🙏

[@dianehenkel9088]

God bless the kayaker who saved the boy’s life.

[@Flufflesmom]

I watched the whole 9 minute video and his dad being located…. Something is VERY wrong here. That father was putting it on his child, saying “he (the child) got nervous!” And was acting incredibly strange. I think he was trying to kill his child. Child protective services NEEDS to follow up with this!!