6 Year-Old Boy Left Behind In The Middle of River

10/26/25 • 181 Views • 3 Share • Published in People & Blogs

Rescue in Minnesota July 2022, a kayaker in Duluth, Minnesota, rescued a 6-year-old boy who had been left alone in the middle of the St. Louis River.

The incident: The boy became separated from his father's sailboat after he lost his grip on a rope attached to the vessel. He was left to swim to shore as his father continued on the sailboat.
The rescue: The boy was spotted by a fisherman, David Jones, who was on his kayak. Jones heard the boy's screams and paddled to his aid.
Aftermath: The rescue was recorded on a GoPro and later posted online. The boy was brought safely back to land. The father's actions were heavily criticized by viewers and first responders.