Saved by my 13-year-old Son | Saving Lives At Sea - BBC

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Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home In the waters off Anglesey, as they go to the rescue of a father and his 13-year-old son missing at sea, the crew of Moelfre station uncover a story of survival and heroism.
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[@jacob3707]

So not only the boy pull his dad out of the water, he gave him cpr and managed to drag him up onto an island. All while being exhausted and suffering from hypothermia, the boy is extremely inspiring

[@bufferbuffer7320]

He's what you call a true hero.

[@abearwithatophat6273]

@Thot Exterminator wot

[@jacob3707]

@Thot Exterminator u mad

[@villainizuku3934]

Yea, He was a true hero. He never give up for his dad. So he wants to save him and save both life.

[@speedymon4412]

i would do the same

[@Bowtiesandfezzesrock]

I started tearing up as soon as he said that they thought they were going to die and he wanted a kiss from his father 😭 that kid is amazing

[@timking3990]

Same☺

[@xynic1209]

Same.💔

[@michaela6201]

Same

[@EnderGamer-qf5bl]

DizzyFromShirbert I see

[@ilovewindex487]

Same

[@cookoo4cocopuffs221]

That kid is a beast He was suffering from hypothermia, he was cold, wet, injured, exhausted and still he carried his dad up that mountain. That kid is a God damn HERO

[@TheBurnknight]

bet he had a killer xmas comming up that year

[@raulmtz6006]

Definetly!

[@HiBye-ik8mo]

He also did cpr

[@timexyemerald6290]

I the Legendary adrenaline pumped rush kicked in in this dire environment to save his father. 🐱‍👤

[@gabe8138]

@@TheBurnknight haha.

[@gayleralan]

I did cpr on my dad and he died in my arms. Respect to this kid for holding it together and having massiv balls!

[@StuartFuckingLittle]

I'm sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace..

[@senna7590]

I hope you are doing well, massive respect to you for trying to save your father and dealing with such hard memories.

[@madampawsy1903]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you’re doing well!

[@alienatedbanana9990]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Proud of you for trying to save him though. I had the same experience except with a stranger - I can't imagine going through that with someone I love

[@lowkey4602]

so so so sorry for your loss. hope everythhings well :)

[@o0xTHEcoPlayerx0o]

you can see a little pain in the fathers eyes, almost like shame or regret, that he wasnt the one to save his son. but you can also see such overwhelming pride.

[@Sonic-jx2dw]

@Sanningen No, the Kayak was overturned, and both of them were attempting to push it while using it to stay afloat.

[@zapador]

At least the father deserves a lot of the credit for having brought up such a great son!

[@that1guyliam857]

@@skylergardner2792 ur taking this a little to serouisly bud

[@gordonaliasme1104]

@@skylergardner2792 You will be cast into the fiery pit for such blasphemous talk . The lord has got your number, and the number is 666. 👎😑

[@joshlittler._]

Joe goes to my school and I can tell you he’s a great lad!

[@llyJyce]

Josh Littler jitty

[@lucasblezard8245]

Josh Littler I know joe from his caravan park

[@mouldycabbage8344]

Bs

[@dezmondfur6271]

Mouldycabbage 83 agreed

[@cheekyd-z]

Bs

[@brie3679]

I honestly don't know how that kid PHYSICALLY saved his dad. That doesnt even make sense! It is incredibly hard to move someone who's wet, in calm shallow water let alone violent water, WHILE dealing with severe exhaustion and hypothermia. The fact he was able to pull his up on land...is insane. Props to that kid. That must've been some HEAVY adrenaline and determination.

[@purpleirklegrovestreet]

When you love someone enough you will go through anything to save them. His dad had most realistically been keeping his son afloat before and had used up all of his energy doing that and Joe probably used his last hit of strength to pull him back in. That’s just my guess, but regardless, their bond is unbreakable as we saw in the video and I was cutting onions.

[@okaminess]

I can’t imagine it myself. That’s so terrifying.

[@aprilyndirectories]

@@okaminess It is more terrifying if you lost someone you love without doing anything while you survive...

[@Elizabeth-po1tb]

I know, adrenaline is such a powerful thing

[@chesteraranasurto6521]

when adrenaline strikes you can even carry whole refrigerator....

[@MrJking065]

I hope this kid received some kind of recognition award.This was no participation award...this kid went beyond human capabilities saved his dad life all while having no shoes.

[@nwk-wt3ty]

well said.

[@MsPinkwolf]

He got a Pride of Britain award.

[@ourpar]

he got his dad as an award

[@gabrielhatlows686]

He’s a fighter, fight or flight sets in and most people will just roll over and die, but he found the inner mental and physical strength to take action, what a hero.

[@nwk-wt3ty]

@@gabrielhatlows686 well said mate.

[@mandihope1]

He wanted a kiss from his daddy first 😩😩 at 13 years old, their bond must be so immense for that to be his first thought. That’s literally the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard and I can only pray my son has a relationship like this with his father as he grows older ❤️

[@grylltheonion]

I'm eighteen and I always want a kiss from my parents. I have a fear that when I wake up, either me or my parents will be dead, so I always want a kiss on the cheek before I go to bed so they know I love them.

[@joelt2922]

Credit to the parents for showing this lad the correct way to become a man.

[@fenecofeneco19]

It's often natural not taught and surely not a matter of sex.

[@alisonhilll4317]

@@fenecofeneco19 ?

[@MrPianoMan]

The correct way to become a man? What does that mean? How do the rest of us become men? I certainly havent saved anyones life...

[@alisonhilll4317]

@@fenecofeneco19 So why do girls run around screaming when they see spiders ? .

[@richtofen4888]

Rowan Hebblethwaite «You sexist PIECE if shit», alright then mate.

[@johnnyblade6088]

That boy is definitely a Hero for saving his father. And it's pretty amazing how he did it without giving up!

[@manbot7348]

No one think about, that anything can happen, so "Why should I wear a lifevest? I can swim!"

[@EbbOt-sd7ix]

What I expected: kid steers kayak with unconscious dad to shore. What I got: kid jumps in water once again, drags unconscious dad to shore, performs cpr and carries him on his back up the rocks

[@liamr3989]

Not even gonna complain that this is in my recommend

[@legend5860]

Same dude

[@RandomPerson-sh9zi]

Same

[@Sasuga_Skky]

I hope the dad doesn't feel like he failed his son because he passed out. You raised a hero my man.

[@craigjw87]

He’s a fighter, fight or flight sets in and most people will just roll over and die, but he found the inner mental and physical strength to take action, what a hero.

[@dong7474]

I was already cracking at him giving his dad a kiss, but I lost it at the “I carried you on my back”

[@gardenstate732]

Carried a man most likely 2 to 3x his weight up out of the water and up 4 ft rocks thats near inhuman

[@muhammadibrahim5483]

Nah seeing he was diving he probably had alot of Experiance with cpr and strong muscles not to mention he a bit chubby while his dad is all bones ,Still an amazing feat

[@eatmypanart]

@@muhammadibrahim5483 i used to swim daily for 10 years. One day, our instructure wanted us to try and "save some one". In other words, someone would laying on water playing dead, and you would have to drag them to the edge of the pool while they are not allowed to move I was paired with someone my size, almost my weight, she was 10 kg/25lb more. And I couldn't. I couldn't move more than one meter without feeling out of strength or air, and I was a good resistant swimmer! And that was in a pool, fine, you float better on the ocean but still there weren't waves at all I cannot imagine what inhuman force the kid must have gotten while watching his father almost die. It was remarkable!

[@carbar8]

@@eatmypanart definitely was the adrenaline

[@mischav2872]

@@muhammadibrahim5483 you clearly haven’t gone through rescue training. Carrying even a hundred fifty pounds of dead weight in the shape of a body is insanely difficult. There’s a reason firefighters have specific carries for people. Quit acting like this isn’t absolutely insane !

[@Keenangoal]

3 times his weight ? Assuming the kid is 8 Stone - I hardly think his Dad is 16 let along 24 Stones Idiot!

[@heyitsisela6482]

What an absolute hero! Such a tear jerker hope they both recovered alright!

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

I'm ur 🐈 jerker

[@mirrrstery]

You, young man, are a living breathing HERO! You're telling me you dragged your 200lbs unconscious dad up the mountain, performed CPR, and managed to stay alive? I don't even have words.

[@mikew.6488]

The "kiss" part took me out!!! 😢

[@dwarfsview]

That kid is a bloody hero props mate you're a badass

[@amplify3735]

that little boy carried his dad who is a big dude all that way???????????????? deserves a medal

[@trinityz5540]

Think about that. A 13 year old boy . Exhausted from hours of cold and swimming . Has the courage to get back into the sea . Lift the full weight of an adult. Carry him up huge rocks . Whilst getting cut . And performs CPR on him . Gives me chills .

[@johnr.timmers2297]

At 13 he stared death in the face and charged head first into oblivion, and then he came out on top. Incredible. That's a brave kid

[@kimjong-un1136]

That boy with torn up feet, suffering hypothermia, then gave CPR to his father. Somebody buy that boy a damn steak dinner, and give him a damn award.

[@peachycream8674]

Damn the dad will never forget that love and loyalty from his son saving him. Saved his life while barely being able to save his own. Beautiful.

[@kaidholakia8581]

what that boy did is a pure example of fight or flight. he fought bravely and they both survived, amazing.

[@whalebone1206]

Kid is an absolute warrior. 13 years old, jumped back into freezing cold water, drug his father to the shore, carried him on his back up that steep cliff, gave him CPR an resuscitated him. The adrenaline is what saved the father.

[@sarablueshoes6950]

He Carried his father? What an amazing boy! Cheers for the power of Love!

[@maddygrabham136]

Who put onions near me

[@kingeve4905]

me

[@pizzapartytime1826]

Me

[@user-ei7st8br3r]

namjoon🗿

[@Sedow1231]

Darn these ninja cutting onions near us

[@randomvintagefilm273]

"He's not heavy, he's my father" is how that song sings today!

[@Sassysandra007]

Omg ..tear jerker 😢what an amazing lad !

[@karenmahaffey1473]

People underestimate kids all the time, but wow! Great kid. Brings tears to our eyes. Great dad too. You’ve obviously done something right with this young man. Wishing you guys all the best for the future.

[@baggiefc]

what a story .father give that boy life .the boy give his father life back .well done joe

[@robinhocezar738]

Heart wrenching but ultimately heart warming. The kid is amazing.

[@Gritchen227]

This is true and real love between father and son , to have the power with 13 to carry his father , climbing up the rocks ! This man is so proud of his son , lovfull eyes . 😪😍

[@wcresponder]

Joe ...You are what a man should be. You faced the void and stood tall and strong and with great strength said not today. When you are ready I'd be honored buy you a drink you so rightly deserve. Well done!

[@rpineanew]

The strength of that young man...how did he do it!??? I am amazed. Best of humanity, and the bond of father and son is obvious. Ty for this story. Wow!

[@SgtS1lky]

I put you on my back and I carried you!! Legendary kid absolutely legendary

[@thatrmah]

Don’t underestimate the strength of a 13 year old, especially athletic one like this kayaker! I was once a 13 yo and I beat most adult in arm wrestling and basketball match. No cap!

[@YusuphYT]

made me cry hearing them talk about it

[@dirtyharry7728]

If your that son and your reading this... I’m a dad of two boys, sat here with a tear in my eye wanting you to know that your a Hero .. not only that but an amazing human being! You dug deep inside yourself and never gave up! The single hardest thing life could throw at you and you did it. Bravo young man Bravo x

[@girleees]

So proud of my son in law who is a crew member of rnli Minehead. These people are amazingly brave and giving.

[@asiabilal4488]

My heart breaks cause you know their lives are never going to be the same but the love they share will be forever. You have to imagine he’s a one of the best fathers around

[@bones2799]

I'm crying as soon as he said that he just wanted a kiss i couldnt help myself

[@jeanzyy7955]

Kids gonna get the most awesome birthdays and Christmas now!

[@Iexbee]

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[@adamsmith6594]

Good parenting breeds heros. Nuf said.

[@alfredosgaming340]

Pride of Britain award needed here...

[@daryushnadjafi6673]

how you know you raised a good Son I'm pretty confident he's going to make a pretty good papa himself, lately when you look on the internet or watch TV and see how many poor excuses for humans are out there this is the kind of stuff you need to get reassured there still is Heroes amongst us

[@HalfNHalf.]

”he saved my life.” I love this. What an amazing story

[@amberlol3652]

He really said -if I die the last thing I want to do is give u a kiss- 🤧😔❤️🥺

[@senseijen8963]

Kid is amazing! Learning CPR and swimming should be a must.

[@eternaldance1014]

Was anyone else super happy and relieved when they cut to the interview with the boy....... the interview with the dad made me think he didn't make it! :'[

[@georgiaburke4103]

I’m sure I’ve watched this Atleast 40 times but no matter how much I watch this is still fills my heart to see a young boy saving his dad 🥰

[@BMac97]

The bond between father and son is a magical one.

[@gabrielbarrientes1200]

Yea too bad I lost mine when I was 12

[@BMac97]

@@gabrielbarrientes1200 When you have a kid(s) you'll have the opportunity to give them the gift you were never given. Hopefully you find solace in that friend.

[@thijsweijters1065]

They call him boy in the video, but he is a freaking MAN

[@jamestaylor6001]

Just cried for the first time in 10 years

[@conor7802]

Right

[@Roscoe0754]

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[@conor7802]

@@Roscoe0754 up

[@Roscoe0754]

@@conor7802 down

[@conor7802]

Syncツ inside

[@cjhtoky4006]

This should have millions on views! God bless your kid!

[@ludelkri]

that's a bond that will never be broken, between father and son

[@femylafi]

The father can let go of guilt. It happened he never wanted it to... And his son is his hero and saved his daddy. Feel only proud. Cause you did the greatest job to raise a son who saved you in your time of need. Brave boy. Very brave. He should get a little medal from the county you live in for heroic acts.

[@Itwazntme]

Little hero, had me choking up this did.

[@viktorpovtarev7766]

It's crazy what our bodies can do in dangerous situations!

[@flagellationynfluencia1971]

That kid deserves a lot of love and attention from his family and friends.

[@donovanm.4389]

That kid is a god damn hero. And Amazing father.

[@artscrafts4685]

Such a strong boy (physically and mentally) I hope they’re both doing well now

What a deep son-father love behind this and I guess it is by miles now father-son love. Brilliant clip!!!

[@samuelmason8370]

kid should become a rescue diver. he really handled that like a professional.

[@tangomike15]

That’s a 13 year old man right there. What a guy.

[@gamer_mad_2676]

I have maximum respect for joe! Tough little dude

[@The6uvnor]

I would have over maximum. What this kid did ultimately saved his dad and saved himself in the process he deserves a really big award

[@jaythemaker5809]

Some people wish their parents were dead.. but when the parents close to death, you know that you need them the most. Remember that scene where Carl yelled at Rick for not saving Judith? Carl said “i wish you were dead!” But when Rick “turned” Carl put up his gun and said “i cant..” *you never know how much you need someone until they’re gone*

[@nappa3709]

dude respect the to the kid, the composure is amazing

[@mpaforoufakis]

This boy is out of this world... he had the strenth the pull a man twice his size and at the same time he had the stone cold nerves to correctly perform cpr while fighting hypothermia!!! This kid is SUPERHERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kikislingerland6047]

The boy just casually says: yeah I did cpr and carried him up . I MEAN I CANT DO CPR CAN U?

[@OPS-Clothing]

Why is this only watched 80k times, this deserver millions, go do your job youtube recommendations!

[@jmurry6695]

I cried listening to this story. Such love between father and son. God bless the first responders

[@Jupiters_demise]

I cried watching this. Absolutely stellar job saving your dad kid. You made it.

[@ouvilion2605]

i was fine until the ”but if we die, the last thing i wanna do is give you a kiss” came. my dad’s in the Netherlands right now and watching this makes me want to hug him so tightly.

[@kellyhunt3958]

Outstanding work 'Joe' your a credit to yourself and your parents. best of luck mate...

[@alm5816]

Brave man! I don’t want to call him a boy because he deserves more respect than that! Rescuing his father from the water, giving him CPR and carrying his father up the rocks on his back without shoes even, woah, I hope I could be as strong and courageous as him in a similar situation!

[@andrewv8472]

Awww the dad chocking up recounting made me lose it

[@claudiaxander]

make that kid king of the world!

[@jaimebaird5699]

This is an amazing story. Made me cry. God bless this father and son!

[@tristanray222]

Your son loves you man. So glad they pulled through

[@Bertus1987]

What a boss! This is not a boy, this little dude is a man!

[@Amelia-Rose-en7ds]

Just so amazing, what an incredible young man - such phenomenal strength of courage in unthinkable danger. Joe, you've made everyone proud who's watched this. Maybe we'll see you as a member of the RNLI one day! Good luck to you both x

[@niallcnoc9646]

Man that is some powerful stuff I’m a grown man crying looking at this. That young boy is a real life superhero ❤️

[@the1inAmillionSPERM]

What a hero the son is. And what a beast. Oh dear.

[@djrphotography]

It's hard not to get emotional. His dad must be twice the size he is and managed that.

[@996Firestorm]

I hope he got a bravery award - truly incredible

[@janiceraby6175]

What a strong amazing young boy! Much respect ✊

[@josefine7095]

They could make a movie from this. That boy is a hero

[@keirawheatley111]

This kid is a hero for all if I was a parent if this boy I would be flexing everyday

[@rubeushagrid7687]

That’s why I sit behind a computer screen all day safe in my room (thanks for the likes I’ve never had so many 🙀)

[@oziiidoesvoprwave7546]

Harvey Mullin I’m pretty sure it was a joke

[@acentrixes1380]

Harvey Mullin Take a joke mate, will ya? Don’t start bein Sherlock in the comments

[@wolfy4734]

@@oziiidoesvoprwave7546 you should take notes for him.

[@wolfy4734]

@Calo Behrens Meredith you should as well, rather than being on a shitty youtube and reddit all day.

[@rubeushagrid7687]

Harvey Mullin I was only joking I go to the gym every day lol

[@glenn3214]

Lucky someone new they went out their and made the call in just 4 hours

[@fairychangeling8337]

When he said I carried you...😭 hes a total hero💙

[@MIMMICKJIMMY123]

Can we just all notice that they called him chef,😂

[@laurencannon3417]

because everyone on the rnli (uk lifeboat service) is a volunteer, that is his real job

[@KennyGuite]

@@laurencannon3417 that's great!

[@twnty8596]

Respect for the little guy 👏👏

[@rodbars]

I love the sense of urgency true compassion towards fellow human life.

[@jimmysandhu9586]

We would all love a son like that

[@icysam18]

omg wow amazing the boy did cpr on his dad wow well done