Tommy is a true hero for being so brave to try and save his little brother. I hope he knows how courageous he was to do that. R.I.P. little Christopher, and watch over your big brother.
If Tommy would have not attempted to rescue him, knowing he couldn’t, Christopher would have survived. But he made it more difficult for rescuers. They would have found Christopher sooner if they only had one victim. He almost lost his life as well. Everyone knows that’s a big no no. Why risk more lives?
@@justiceLaw0000 - I hear what you're saying...I do. But, as a brother with younger siblings, no way could I just stand by and watch my little brother drown! As much as Tommy knew that his life would be in danger (of going on the ice, to attempt to save his little brother), he knew he couldn't ignore his little brother's cries for help! I would've done to exact same thing for my little brothers!!
Billy Reynolds I understand how you feel and so do I. But if they were looking for just one kid he would have been saved. But because they were looking for two the little one lost his life. Neither one would have lost their life if it was just one.
my heart sunk when he said the youngest passed away and didnt make it. that little boy deserved to live a full life. those rescuers are just wonderful and brave for stepping in like that!
That exposure suit was ridiculous! I’m glad they updated to a diving team! Rest In Peace, Christopher! 🌹Little Ice Angel... 😇So happy those boys each did their part to try to save Christopher... Tommy and his buddy are heroes!
Yeah I kept asking myself why didn't the fire department have a diver on hand in a dry suit. So much time was wasted with those exposure suits. I have been in a dry suit with a buoyancy vest on and until I let air out of my buoyancy vest it is impossible to submerge. Where I live the fire department has divers on hand with all cold water rescue operations. The first responders did their best under the circumstances but it is sad they didn't have a trained diver to help.
First responders are heroes! I have a tee shirt with a sign: " Some people have to wait their entire lives to meet their hero. I raised mine." My daughter and her husband both are firefighters, EMTs. One has to have a calling to do what they are doing. May God bless and keep our heroes safe! Thank you for the story.
That's so neat! I love what you said about the t-shirt and your daughter and husband. I have nothing but admiration and respect for all first responders!
@@BarbiieDee4life Yes it was on a night while they were in a hotel room, the kidnapper came from the window. The reason I know this is because I was his step-brother.
the title of this video is miss-leading..... only one survived... i literally cried when i found out Christopher died... should've had some kind of warning...
Actually 2 boys did survive! There was a 3rd boy with them that had fallen in when the younger brother fell in as well. Then tommy tried to rescue them before falling in himself. The other boy did not want to be apart of this show. You can look up some news articles that explain it for you!
@@alyssakaye9329 Really? Hmm ..Interesting to know..Thanks...But devestating to know that 1 boy did die .Im only half way through when i stumbled onto this comment and seen that both didn't survive...
Somer King yeah it’s very sad that the the youngest brother died, it’s incredible they were even able to bring him back for as long as they did though! I didn’t realize you could bring back someone who drowned after all that time. But yes there are a few news articles that talk about the third boy who was rescued as well, and survived.
In the real story there was a third friend there who fell through the ice and was in a coma for 12 days. He survived but it's strange how he didn't get represented in this.
That is strange. Also the description mentions 4 boys. The 4th boy was 10 and fell in with Christopher. Tommy tried to rescue them when he fell in. And the other friend ran for help. (Or at least that's what I read)
GhastlyCretin85 it usually ask permission of the person or family and someone in coma 12 days often do not come out of it as movies show so I would think it would been deliberate decision not be involved or have reminders of this awful thing....If not then it big mistake on film makers side which strange all legal loopholes are dealt with before film is made
Tommy is 34 now. I hope he has a family of his own. I feel for everyone involved losing Christopher. I cried hearing that he didn't make it. Tommy tried his best to save him.
I mean, one died and the other got brain damages ... The equipment failed and wasn't a fit for this operation, it took way too long to rescue them. The outcome is dramatic.
@@o-super2744 I agree I was very upset how the told this story if I was the mom I would of help my self they should have took off the suits and pull the holes from the fire truck to use instead of ropes that broke what the hell and everybody just watching
This is so sad. tommy is a true hero he risked his life to save his brother and thank all the rescuers to go into the freezing ice and try saving these 2 boys.
Rip Christopher all that just because they fell into an icy pond it really shows how dangerous it is,countys or school districts should teach students the dangers of ice so that less accidents would happen
yeah schools teach hours of nonessential stuff and don't manage to squeeze in a couple hours of basic survival skills, personal finances, relationships etc.. sad how outdated the system is.. creating modern era slaves
Are you serious? They already knew how dangerous it was. Their mother talked to them about it. Were you not watching? "Just because they fell into an icy pond"... DUH! We're not water breathers!
I wanted the other boy to live so much. I know one survived but it's just so sad be cause he was trying to help his brother. Very sad, but at least one survived.
OMG as a mother I cried and cried watching this. What a nightmare for any mother to go through. RIP little Chris, you grew your wings way too soon. Tommy, I hope you get to live a long, happy and fulfilled life. None of this is your fault, never forget that. Much love to you boys and family xoxo
Bless their hearts. Most boys would be afraid to even try to help, but his brother crawled out there anyway to try. What a tough thing that must be for him to live with.
This is so sad... I feel for the family. It is also sad because my brother and I went through something similar. We were a little older and it happened on a warm day in July... so we didn’t have the cold on our side. We were coming home from work on a motorcycle when a tractor trailer crossed over and took all three lanes in the direction we were going. We were both pronounced dead and placed in body bags. My brother who was driving never came to, however after 15-minutes of lying on the hot pavement... my body bag was opened... it was thought that I had a faint pulse. I like the one boy mentioned had been clinically dead, but something that takes place very rarely... my heart started on its own again. The Corner said our impact was equal to falling 12- stories. Although I broke almost every major bone, and a ton of internal injuries... this story was so touching, because first and for most I like this story... I had lost my brother. This is something that gets easier, however something this young man nor myself will ever forget. What bravery this young boy had to try and rescue his brother! We will never be exactly the same... but how fortunate we are to be alive and thankful to all those who had a part in our wellbeing. I wish you all the very best.👍🏻
I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you and your brother. I can't imagine the hurt you have felt over the years. I wish you a good future, where you are able to heal your mind and heart. Live the best life you can for yourself and for your brother
Easily one of the most emotional episodes. And hats off to the friend who had the presence of mind to immediately inform his mother of the mishap. I wish even the younger brother survived. It's heartbreaking.
There were actually 3 boys who fell through the ice and were pulled out essentially dead. A fourth boy ran for help. Tommy fell through while trying to rescue the two 7 year olds. One was Tommy's brother, Christopher, and the other was his friend named Justin Hicks. He chose not to be a part of the show. Both of those who survived had memory issues and required extensive rehabilitation to learn how to walk and speak again. They required special education classes, but by all accounts seem to have done well.
These firefighters, nurses and doctors are all Angels in disguise. Sad that Christopher had to lose his life, watch over Tommy - lil angel. Tommy be proud of yourself for trying to save your brother's life, all the best in your recovery, and future. 😢💔🙏
@@africacarey shut up, what an evil thing to say. There are constantly innocent people dying and being killed, there ain’t no natural selection here. A persons destiny is so much more than your messed up and delusional explanation.
My goodness this made my weep. But I believe children went straight to heaven. Christopher is now watching over his brother, mother, and family. Tommy is a hero, God bless you young man, for trying your best until you almost die yourself to save your little brother. ❤ The best friend is a hero too for running and calling for help quickly so that the rescuer could come fast enough and managed to save one of the boys. 🙏❤
Don’t be sad, Christopher must be laughing with joy in Heaven, although he may be gone from this world, but it’s just the beginning spiritually, we will one day see him again :)
Tommy is a miracle! What FANTASTIC FIRST RESPONDERS AND UNBELIEVABLE MEDICAL TEAM!!!! YOU ALL ARE HEROES! I’m so sorry that Chris didn’t make it! 30 mins was such a long time to be submerged. Thank you to you all for your bravery, efforts and skills! This little guy had so many Angels that day snd God was working through you all to save this child.
Very heartbreaking. My heart hurt for christopher. But also i felt relieved that his brother was already save. Thankful to those rescuer for immediate response. They save one of the boys..
What a tragic ending that Christopher passed 🥺 what a horrible thing for this family to go through. Thank god tommy made it, he must have been absolutely heart broken finding out his brother didn’t make it. So sad.
Such a loss and condolences to his family, a miracle one boy made it I hope that rescue workers does not feel guilty he couldn't have been so much quicker had he known what he was doing. Life is so precious a child now a sweet angel gone but not forgotten
I almost drowned together with my 5 cousins in a salty lake.it was the only way home and the bridge was overflowed but when you ae a kid you don't see that as danger you see it as adventious.But God is good , people came for our rescue and had to feel some of my cousins on the lake floor
Glad you were rescued. I look back on some of the things I did as a child and wonder why I didn't know better. Maybe we learn through experiences as we go through life.
Do we all visualize the boys being their own & imagine how their Mom felt? It hurts too much! People in the rescue & medical field= GOD. Incredible careers!
Chloe...well said. Don't forget to tell your brother and sister that you love them! Unfortunately we live in a crazy world with accidents, wars, and viruses (unfortunately), and we need to take care of those we love, and those that love us!
I'm watching this asking myself, "where are the divers"? not one of them has a wet suit that won't float? goggles? not even a snorkel? that's why this boy spent so much time under water. Really terrible situation. If they had been better prepared to face this kind of an event, Christopher would be alive today. I was glad to hear at the end of the episode, that the fire department assembled a diving team for future rescues. A real tragedy. That's why you always obey your parents when they caution you about possible dangers. Disobedience can be a real killer.
wet suits are made from neoprene, they all float. so are DRY SUITS, which is what they were wearing. if you're in freezing water you want to stay DRY not WET. it is unfortunate there was no diver ready, but the first responders dont deserve any blame. it was the boys and their parents who deserve all of the blame.
That lady playing the mom deserves an award, dude. I actively avoid emotion and I still sniffled a little when she was screaming for their names at the side of the lake. Reminds me of that one actress that always plays the scared, badass heroine in scary movies...what's her name...*Googling*... Vera Farmiga! That's the one. Anyways, yeah, good acting.
haha - that's me. My real son played the younger brother. And this is the one and only time I've done acting, so appreciate the compliment! (I am the furthest thing from an actress!)
There were actually 3 boys that fell in and a 4th who got help. I wonder if the 3rd kids family didn't give consent to have the story told. One died 2 survived and 1 ran for help.
Only two fell in because at the beginning 3 boys are fighting with snowballs one fell in then one went for help and the other one tried to save him but fell in himself RIP
ive watched so many of these episodes and finally, this is the one that broke my heart. My heart goes out to that mothers heart. omgoodness, i couldnt imagine going thru what she has went thru.
This is unbelievably devastating and heartbreaking. I was hopeful that both brothers would survive. Man was I in for a rude awakening. God bless Christopher's little soul. I hope and pray Tommy has recovered mentally. Tommy is such brave little hero. Putting his life on the line to save his brother. It's crazy how that ice cold water can preserve your organs and brain. Extending your chances to live after drowning for so long. It's amazing how God really works in mysterious ways. 🤯 😢 💔
Thank God for first responders. Kids don't want to listen when you tell them not to do something. I was guilty of that also as a child. Didn't realize so many children drowned each year.
That took a big turn. Imagine playing somewhere and takimg it as a joke and then the next thing you know your dead. I support this but why did they take the little boy off of support after a week??? If he was breathing on his own for almost an hour. He probably had a good chance at living. I know people who ate on support for years. That little boy couldve still have been alive if they had kept him on support longer. Rest in peace lil chris, i hope you have met my brother up there! I hope tommy is honored for his heroism. If only them fitefighters had found a solution erlier he would be at home happy.
that's what I thought too, kinda early to take him off life support! of course we don't know the whole medical history but nevertheless I wouldn't unplug my dears for at least a few months
I fell through ice when about 7 and my dad saved me we were always close but made us closer .He passed away a bit ago and I'll always remember how he watched over me and was my best friend as well as my Dad .i miss Him .
The comments from all the armchair heroes is atrocious. Since I'm sure not a single one has ever been in water that frigid before. I love how they all think it's the Bahamas and so easy to dive in those temperatures. If they enter the water without the suits, they have less the 2 minutes before they're unable to function, then need rescuing themselves. That's literally one dive. So they'd just end up with more rescuers needing rescue. These men and woman literally dedicate their lives to saving people. Have some respect! My suggestion to all you " heroes" is become a rescuer. Run into burning buildings, dive into freezing water, dangle from helicopters, repel down cliffs, and be the Hero that risks their life everyday to save complete strangers...... Otherwise, Shutup.
Exactly well said I got so angry reading these . My dad is a fireman and his stories break my heart. The worst thing he ever told me was at the scene of an accident he approached the car and could see the driver from the shoulders down hands on steering wheel. The top of the car was crushed. When he bent down to look in properly he realized the woman was completely decapitated . He drank very heavily for a period of time after that. I think it was ptsd but he pulled himself together and retired years later after many many more horrendous experiences.
This just breaks my heart. This goes to show you just exactly how far and how I don’t know how to describe it just how there’s no limits on what you will do for your family
It feels as if was too early to remove support machine for Christopher. My friend stayed nearly two weeks in coma and she kicked it back to life. So sorry for the family loss.
What a terrible loss of one brother. How parents allow their children to roam about their neighborhoods without parental supervision is beyond me. Such a preventable death.
One of my cousins died in the eighties after falling through ice on a lake. The rescuers could see him through the thick clear ice after he drifted underwater a bit but they couldn't get to him.
But I don't trust doctors fully especially after I've been told things like someone would never see again so their eye needed taken out but I refused and a week later they could see perfectly.
Tommy, you’re a true hero. Chris is with you and thanks you 24/7 for doing what you did! Doctors were outstanding for what they did. Just the fact that they continued to work on these young boys…… gosh.. I wish I could talk to the mom. Would love to give her a reading!
If you are attempting to rescue someone who has fallen in ice here is how to do so safely. Step 1. Immediately call 911 or have someone else immediately call 911. Then tell the dispatchers about the situation so that way they can call technical rescue teams or other first responders who are trained in ice rescue and get them to respond to the scene. Step 2. Prevent anyone else from entering the icy area even if they are attempting to rescue them as you don’t want anyone else to become additional victims. The only exception to that would be first responders such as firefighters or technical rescue teams as they are properly trained and equipped to handle the situation. Step 3. Reach. If you can do so then attempt to reach the person by reaching out your hands and arms and then grab onto their hands and lift them out of the ice. Step 4. Throw. If the person is farther away but you are able to then throw something at the person that can float or that they can hold on to such as a rope, pole, or a live preserver. Then once the person has grabbed onto the item then pull the person closer to you if they are in the water while still dragging them out and then once they are close to you then lift them out. If they are on ice that hasn’t broken yet then keep pulling them until both you and the victim are off the icy water even those that haven’t broken yet. Step 5. Row. If the person is to far away and you are able to then get a boat and then once you are inside the boat then row to the victim. Once you have gotten to the victim then pull them out of the water while making sure that the boat won’t capsize. Once you have gotten the victim onto the boat then row back to where you were before and then get yourself and the victim completely off of the ice. If you still can’t reach the person and you aren’t properly trained on how to safely get onto the ice then do not enter the area under any circumstances and instead leave the rescue to first responders who are properly trained and equipped to preform the rescue safely. In addition once you get the victim out of the water and ice and if they aren’t breathing or don’t have a pulse then immediately preform cpr on the person by doing 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths. A good way to remember cpr is by singing the song staying alive by The Bee Gees as it is exactly 120 beats per minute which is what is needed for cpr. Continue doing 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until the person regains consciousness and are breathing or until first responders arrive at the scene and take over.
If you do want to help a person who has fallen in ice then remember reach throw and row. After you or someone else has called 911 then if you can do so reach out your hands and arms to the person and then grab them and then lift them out. If you can’t reach them then either find something long that they can hold onto such as a rope or pole and then pull them out or if you can’t find anything long then after attaching a rope to it then throw something that can float such as a life preserver at the person and then after pulling it towards you then lift them out. Finally if you can’t reach them or if they are too far away then get a boat and then after getting inside the boat then row it towards the victim and once you have gotten to the victim then lift or pull them out onto the boat while making sure that the boat won’t capsize. Then after getting the person onto the boat then row the boat back to where you were before and then get yourself and the victim out of not only the body of water but also out of the body of ice. Remember however never put yourself in danger by going directly onto the body of ice as you won’t be able to help the person if you become a victim yourself. Instead if you are unable to get the victim out of the ice safely then leave the rescue to first responders as they are often professionals who are trained and equipped to safely preform an ice rescue.
This title is misleading, one of the boys did not survive. There should be a warning in case the death of a young child is a trigger for someone.. How heartbreaking.
They taught us ice safety in elementary school in NH. Including how to rescue someone without putting yourself in danger. Lie on your stomach and hold out a coat by the sleeve and back off if the ice creaks even a little. Jumping on ice that you were told was unsafe was drilled out of us by our teachers.
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I know first hand, waking up in the hospital to learn your brother didn’t make it is the worst feeling one can endure. It literally crushes your soul.
I'm so sorry 😢
Tommy is a true hero for being so brave to try and save his little brother. I hope he knows how courageous he was to do that. R.I.P. little Christopher, and watch over your big brother.
Love SteveClark also the fire fighters
If Tommy would have not attempted to rescue him, knowing he couldn’t, Christopher would have survived. But he made it more difficult for rescuers. They would have found Christopher sooner if they only had one victim. He almost lost his life as well. Everyone knows that’s a big no no. Why risk more lives?
@@justiceLaw0000 - I hear what you're saying...I do. But, as a brother with younger siblings, no way could I just stand by and watch my little brother drown! As much as Tommy knew that his life would be in danger (of going on the ice, to attempt to save his little brother), he knew he couldn't ignore his little brother's cries for help! I would've done to exact same thing for my little brothers!!
Billy Reynolds I understand how you feel and so do I. But if they were looking for just one kid he would have been saved. But because they were looking for two the little one lost his life. Neither one would have lost their life if it was just one.
@@justiceLaw0000 yeah but he was a kid he didn’t know any better. He did what he thought would help
His brother is a hero. The love of a sibling is priceless.
C'est vrai 🙂
my heart sunk when he said the youngest passed away and didnt make it. that little boy deserved to live a full life. those rescuers are just wonderful and brave for stepping in like that!
That poor boy having to recover only to learn his brother is gone. I feel so awful for all of them. Poor kids
Yeah it’s a terrible feeling waking up in hospital to learn brother didn’t make it. I know first hand unfortunately. The worst feeling you can imagine
That exposure suit was ridiculous! I’m glad they updated to a diving team! Rest In Peace, Christopher! 🌹Little Ice Angel... 😇So happy those boys each did their part to try to save Christopher... Tommy and his buddy are heroes!
Yeah I kept asking myself why didn't the fire department have a diver on hand in a dry suit. So much time was wasted with those exposure suits. I have been in a dry suit with a buoyancy vest on and until I let air out of my buoyancy vest it is impossible to submerge. Where I live the fire department has divers on hand with all cold water rescue operations.
The first responders did their best under the circumstances but it is sad they didn't have a trained diver to help.
First responders are heroes! I have a tee shirt with a sign: " Some people have to wait their entire lives to meet their hero. I raised mine." My daughter and her husband both are firefighters, EMTs. One has to have a calling to do what they are doing. May God bless and keep our heroes safe! Thank you for the story.
I agree
Your daughter and her husband are very special people. That's what makes our communities a better place.
That's so neat! I love what you said about the t-shirt and your daughter and husband. I have nothing but admiration and respect for all first responders!
As a mother, this was heartbreaking to watch..I hope Tommy and his mom are doing well. 😔
Tommy sadly died after he was kidnapped by two people 😢
@@Layth09 really?! 😢
@@BarbiieDee4life Yes it was on a night while they were in a hotel room,
the kidnapper came from the window. The reason I know this is because I was his step-brother.
@@Layth09 I can't believe that, after all he went through
Worthy IsTheLamb it was 💔
I'm a grown man and I shed tears hearing that young precious soul passed.Its sad but God has him now!!
the title of this video is miss-leading..... only one survived... i literally cried when i found out Christopher died... should've had some kind of warning...
Actually 2 boys did survive! There was a 3rd boy with them that had fallen in when the younger brother fell in as well. Then tommy tried to rescue them before falling in himself. The other boy did not want to be apart of this show. You can look up some news articles that explain it for you!
At least I saw this comment to prepare myself.....
@@alyssakaye9329 Really? Hmm ..Interesting to know..Thanks...But devestating to know that 1 boy did die .Im only half way through when i stumbled onto this comment and seen that both didn't survive...
Somer King yeah it’s very sad that the the youngest brother died, it’s incredible they were even able to bring him back for as long as they did though! I didn’t realize you could bring back someone who drowned after all that time. But yes there are a few news articles that talk about the third boy who was rescued as well, and survived.
Kate M.hunter: The title said boys. Only one survives......
In the real story there was a third friend there who fell through the ice and was in a coma for 12 days. He survived but it's strange how he didn't get represented in this.
There is! The boy that didn't fall in was the boys bestfriend
They probably did not know cuz this was a remake of a true story
That is strange. Also the description mentions 4 boys. The 4th boy was 10 and fell in with Christopher. Tommy tried to rescue them when he fell in. And the other friend ran for help. (Or at least that's what I read)
@@kashmiraramjee7455 That sounds exactly right from what I've read myself.
GhastlyCretin85 it usually ask permission of the person or family and someone in coma 12 days often do not come out of it as movies show so I would think it would been deliberate decision not be involved or have reminders of this awful thing....If not then it big mistake on film makers side which strange all legal loopholes are dealt with before film is made
Tommy is 34 now. I hope he has a family of his own. I feel for everyone involved losing Christopher. I cried hearing that he didn't make it. Tommy tried his best to save him.
Last December marked 27 years since this happened, which was a day after my first birthday.
kudos to all the firemen, rescuers and the doctors who saved these kids. They all did their best 😍🙏
I mean, one died and the other got brain damages ... The equipment failed and wasn't a fit for this operation, it took way too long to rescue them.
The outcome is dramatic.
@@o-super2744 I agree I was very upset how the told this story if I was the mom I would of help my self they should have took off the suits and pull the holes from the fire truck to use instead of ropes that broke what the hell and everybody just watching
Unu a trait 😕
What got me is why the hell did they not have a set of goggles and underwater flashlight. This could have been the difference of 8 min
This is so sad. tommy is a true hero he risked his life to save his brother and thank all the rescuers to go into the freezing ice and try saving these 2 boys.
Rip Christopher all that just because they fell into an icy pond it really shows how dangerous it is,countys or school districts should teach students the dangers of ice so that less accidents would happen
yeah schools teach hours of nonessential stuff and don't manage to squeeze in a couple hours of basic survival skills, personal finances, relationships etc.. sad how outdated the system is.. creating modern era slaves
Are you serious? They already knew how dangerous it was. Their mother talked to them about it. Were you not watching? "Just because they fell into an icy pond"... DUH! We're not water breathers!
I wanted the other boy to live so much. I know one survived but it's just so sad be cause he was trying to help his brother. Very sad, but at least one survived.
OMG as a mother I cried and cried watching this. What a nightmare for any mother to go through. RIP little Chris, you grew your wings way too soon. Tommy, I hope you get to live a long, happy and fulfilled life. None of this is your fault, never forget that. Much love to you boys and family xoxo
Well said ma'am...well said!
Bless their hearts. Most boys would be afraid to even try to help, but his brother crawled out there anyway to try. What a tough thing that must be for him to live with.
This is so sad... I feel for the family. It is also sad because my brother and I went through something similar. We were a little older and it happened on a warm day in July... so we didn’t have the cold on our side. We were coming home from work on a motorcycle when a tractor trailer crossed over and took all three lanes in the direction we were going. We were both pronounced dead and placed in body bags. My brother who was driving never came to, however after 15-minutes of lying on the hot pavement... my body bag was opened... it was thought that I had a faint pulse. I like the one boy mentioned had been clinically dead, but something that takes place very rarely... my heart started on its own again. The Corner said our impact was equal to falling 12- stories. Although I broke almost every major bone, and a ton of internal injuries... this story was so touching, because first and for most I like this story... I had lost my brother. This is something that gets easier, however something this young man nor myself will ever forget. What bravery this young boy had to try and rescue his brother! We will never be exactly the same... but how fortunate we are to be alive and thankful to all those who had a part in our wellbeing. I wish you all the very best.👍🏻
I'm so happy you are alive and well. Life is so precious. Sorry for your loss💔. Stay blessed 🙏🏽
Kpookie Jo You are so kind... thank you dearly 😊👍🏻🇨🇦
I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you and your brother. I can't imagine the hurt you have felt over the years. I wish you a good future, where you are able to heal your mind and heart. Live the best life you can for yourself and for your brother
So fake.
Lexi Rose ~ YES, you are, aren’t you?
I can imagine Tommy trying to save his lil brother while in that cold water 😭💔
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That baby sitting on the surface of that water with his arms and legs just gave out that killed me,I cried I do not play about no children it hurt 😭
Stephanie Jackson me too I cried for the mother
Yes! It is heartbreaking.
Such a brave little Tommy and I hope you received all the care and love. R.I.P Christopher.
Great team work from all the rescuers.
I'm so sad the little boy didn't survive
Hope his family can find peace and happiness
WOW as a mother I really felt this one‼️ That firefighter is a true hero for what he did‼️
Easily one of the most emotional episodes. And hats off to the friend who had the presence of mind to immediately inform his mother of the mishap. I wish even the younger brother survived. It's heartbreaking.
There were actually 3 boys who fell through the ice and were pulled out essentially dead. A fourth boy ran for help. Tommy fell through while trying to rescue the two 7 year olds. One was Tommy's brother, Christopher, and the other was his friend named Justin Hicks. He chose not to be a part of the show. Both of those who survived had memory issues and required extensive rehabilitation to learn how to walk and speak again. They required special education classes, but by all accounts seem to have done well.
These firefighters, nurses and doctors are all Angels in disguise. Sad that Christopher had to lose his life, watch over Tommy - lil angel.
Tommy be proud of yourself for trying to save your brother's life, all the best in your recovery, and future. 😢💔🙏
This is so sad, I wish he had listened to his brothers when they told him to come back it’s not safe 😔😔 but kids will be kids, so sad RIP 😭😭❤️
This is called Darwin's natural selection
@@africacarey that's doesn't exist
@@africacarey shut up, what an evil thing to say. There are constantly innocent people dying and being killed, there ain’t no natural selection here. A persons destiny is so much more than your messed up and delusional explanation.
It's really painful for mother to see both her kids in such a situation... Thank God that one of them survived...
I’m so happy the one child is alive but I’m also sad that the other child died RIP
The other one got kidnapped sadly
@@0nlytati.2x nooooo🥺🥺🥺🥺
Children that age supposed to be monitored especially if a pond is close by
That's what I thought 😢😢
yea
@Ciera YT yup
More like if they knew they had a problem with this pond put up signs and teach your kids the real dangers when they’re alone
I agree with u, its completely fault of their parents
Rest in peace Christopher
Raquel Scott what he dies
O my godness
WHERE ARE THE PARENTS? WHY DIDN'T SHE GO WITH THE BOYS? YOU HAVE TO WATCH THEM.😳😠😭👼
@@pamelaangela2393 he promised he wouldn’t go on the ice but he didn’t listen
@@pamelaangela2393 Omg it’s not like the boys were babies and the pond was never like that they said it was a rare thing that happened
My goodness this made my weep. But I believe children went straight to heaven. Christopher is now watching over his brother, mother, and family. Tommy is a hero, God bless you young man, for trying your best until you almost die yourself to save your little brother. ❤ The best friend is a hero too for running and calling for help quickly so that the rescuer could come fast enough and managed to save one of the boys. 🙏❤
the title says “boys” survive but only one did 💔🥺 rip little Christopher 😭💔
True
Don’t be sad, Christopher must be laughing with joy in Heaven, although he may be gone from this world, but it’s just the beginning spiritually, we will one day see him again :)
@@God_is_Good0803 beautifully said
SHUP UP CHRISTPHOR SURVIVED
@@MysteryWill9125 stfu dumbass
I feel so sorry for the mother. How heartbreaking it would of felt to watch your baby boy die. I’m so sorry for her loss
Tommy is a miracle! What FANTASTIC FIRST RESPONDERS AND UNBELIEVABLE MEDICAL TEAM!!!! YOU ALL ARE HEROES! I’m so sorry that Chris didn’t make it! 30 mins was such a long time to be submerged. Thank you to you all for your bravery, efforts and skills! This little guy had so many Angels that day snd God was working through you all to save this child.
There is a love/hate relationship I have with these type of videos 😩😩😩
I know that's exactly how I feel but when it's kids involved it breaks my heart ughh 😢💔
Absolutely heart ❤️💓❤️♥️ breakin
I totally agree
I know exactly what you mean. :-(
Oh me too.
Omg.. Who's cutting onions?.. Rip Young Man.
Sanito Mike omg😥😥😥😭
People please teach your kids to float at minimum and do not panick. Rip young man. This was so darn sad
Very heartbreaking. My heart hurt for christopher. But also i felt relieved that his brother was already save. Thankful to those rescuer for immediate response. They save one of the boys..
R.I.P Christopher😿 your family loved you deeply.
The beauty of siblings and good friends
What a tragic ending that Christopher passed 🥺 what a horrible thing for this family to go through. Thank god tommy made it, he must have been absolutely heart broken finding out his brother didn’t make it. So sad.
Millions of thanks to all doctors, nurses, medics, and hospital staffs !
How amazing are these rescuers, paramedics and doctors! How amazing are these kids!
Aw I cried so much and Christopher is looking down on his big brother and they will someday be together again.
I was exhausted too just by watching that first rescuer jumping up and down into the water.
I blame the floating suits
Me too,,it was wasting alot of time
Definitely the suits. I warn one and tried to dive under and I couldn't do it. The suit I was wearing was too buoyant. I was snorkeling.
Such a heartbreaking scene
Millions of thanks to our firefighters and our rescue teams !
Such a loss and condolences to his family, a miracle one boy made it I hope that rescue workers does not feel guilty he couldn't have been so much quicker had he known what he was doing. Life is so precious a child now a sweet angel gone but not forgotten
Rip Christopher 😢 i cried for him - felt the mothers heart, what a difficult situation - so sad! Glad his brother made it
I almost drowned together with my 5 cousins in a salty lake.it was the only way home and the bridge was overflowed but when you ae a kid you don't see that as danger you see it as adventious.But God is good , people came for our rescue and had to feel some of my cousins on the lake floor
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Glad you were rescued. I look back on some of the things I did as a child and wonder why I didn't know better. Maybe we learn through experiences as we go through life.
Just sitting there and watching them drown is all they could do, this is heartbreaking.
For this mother the pain is Like no limit, no coment.
So sad cried when the little boy died was hoping they would both be okay
Felt so sorry for the 7 year old... No one should ever die this young... 😢🙏🏻
Do we all visualize the boys being their own & imagine how their Mom felt? It hurts too much! People in the rescue & medical field= GOD. Incredible careers!
I’m just crying in my bed right now I can’t tell you how sad I am I can’t imagine me going through this and my sister or brother passing away
Chloe...well said. Don't forget to tell your brother and sister that you love them! Unfortunately we live in a crazy world with accidents, wars, and viruses (unfortunately), and we need to take care of those we love, and those that love us!
best old brother in the world.... what a brave child
Awe poor mom I cried for her to lose your child poor kid knew no better thank God the other one recovered
he definitely knew, his mom told him not to
The real hero was the little boy who jumped in to help.
Restu 0
I'm watching this asking myself, "where are the divers"? not one of them has a wet suit that won't float? goggles? not even a snorkel? that's why this boy spent so much time under water. Really terrible situation. If they had been better prepared to face this kind of an event, Christopher would be alive today. I was glad to hear at the end of the episode, that the fire department assembled a diving team for future rescues. A real tragedy. That's why you always obey your parents when they caution you about possible dangers. Disobedience can be a real killer.
wet suits are made from neoprene, they all float. so are DRY SUITS, which is what they were wearing. if you're in freezing water you want to stay DRY not WET. it is unfortunate there was no diver ready, but the first responders dont deserve any blame. it was the boys and their parents who deserve all of the blame.
It's a total miracle to have them survive after 30mins under water!!!
Tell me that's not a miracle
20 minutes
*him
My friend almost died after 6 minutes under water 😶
@@quackity3343 it's crazy... Goes to show that science doesn't have all the answers
@@amazudavidson1800 yeah ikr
Lord Thank You for Ypur Presence, Your Provision, , Your Salvation through it all . Thank You for Your Mercy and Goodness. !
That lady playing the mom deserves an award, dude. I actively avoid emotion and I still sniffled a little when she was screaming for their names at the side of the lake. Reminds me of that one actress that always plays the scared, badass heroine in scary movies...what's her name...*Googling*...
Vera Farmiga! That's the one.
Anyways, yeah, good acting.
haha - that's me. My real son played the younger brother. And this is the one and only time I've done acting, so appreciate the compliment! (I am the furthest thing from an actress!)
There were actually 3 boys that fell in and a 4th who got help. I wonder if the 3rd kids family didn't give consent to have the story told. One died 2 survived and 1 ran for help.
Only two fell in because at the beginning 3 boys are fighting with snowballs one fell in then one went for help and the other one tried to save him but fell in himself RIP
@@Natasha-z5e no if you read the description there’s another boy listed. Look at more comments they didn’t want their story out there
@@MaryJane-tp3qd oh okay my mistake thx
that's correct. the third family didn't give consent.
I love doctors nurses and all those people that save lives they are so beautiful I wish I had a family like that
ive watched so many of these episodes and finally, this is the one that broke my heart. My heart goes out to that mothers heart. omgoodness, i couldnt imagine going thru what she has went thru.
How horrible for the parents God bless your babies
This is unbelievably devastating and heartbreaking. I was hopeful that both brothers would survive. Man was I in for a rude awakening. God bless Christopher's little soul. I hope and pray Tommy has recovered mentally. Tommy is such brave little hero. Putting his life on the line to save his brother. It's crazy how that ice cold water can preserve your organs and brain. Extending your chances to live after drowning for so long. It's amazing how God really works in mysterious ways. 🤯 😢 💔
Thank God for first responders. Kids don't want to listen when you tell them not to do something. I was guilty of that also as a child. Didn't realize so many children drowned each year.
That took a big turn. Imagine playing somewhere and takimg it as a joke and then the next thing you know your dead. I support this but why did they take the little boy off of support after a week??? If he was breathing on his own for almost an hour. He probably had a good chance at living. I know people who ate on support for years. That little boy couldve still have been alive if they had kept him on support longer. Rest in peace lil chris, i hope you have met my brother up there! I hope tommy is honored for his heroism. If only them fitefighters had found a solution erlier he would be at home happy.
Gracie Faith with reborn baby’s thank you very much 🥺❤️
that's what I thought too, kinda early to take him off life support! of course we don't know the whole medical history but nevertheless I wouldn't unplug my dears for at least a few months
“If only them firefighters had found a solution earlier he would be at home happy.” RIP Christopher, but why put the blame on the firefighters?
@@jennasuri4035 the only person to who has any blame is the mother and I’m pretty sure she has never forgiven herself
I fell through ice when about 7 and my dad saved me we were always close but made us closer .He passed away a bit ago and I'll always remember how he watched over me and was my best friend as well as my Dad .i miss Him .
The comments from all the armchair heroes is atrocious. Since I'm sure not a single one has ever been in water that frigid before. I love how they all think it's the Bahamas and so easy to dive in those temperatures. If they enter the water without the suits, they have less the 2 minutes before they're unable to function, then need rescuing themselves. That's literally one dive. So they'd just end up with more rescuers needing rescue. These men and woman literally dedicate their lives to saving people. Have some respect! My suggestion to all you " heroes" is become a rescuer. Run into burning buildings, dive into freezing water, dangle from helicopters, repel down cliffs, and be the Hero that risks their life everyday to save complete strangers...... Otherwise, Shutup.
Well said. And I absolutely agree with you
Exactly well said I got so angry reading these . My dad is a fireman and his stories break my heart. The worst thing he ever told me was at the scene of an accident he approached the car and could see the driver from the shoulders down hands on steering wheel. The top of the car was crushed. When he bent down to look in properly he realized the woman was completely decapitated . He drank very heavily for a period of time after that. I think it was ptsd but he pulled himself together and retired years later after many many more horrendous experiences.
YES! 🙌
👏👏👏
"Armchair heroes" - noted
I watch this video everyday after Christmas
This just breaks my heart. This goes to show you just exactly how far and how I don’t know how to describe it just how there’s no limits on what you will do for your family
By the severity of the situation I knew there was no way both of them were gonna survive.
How utterly tragic
Wow... that's all I can say... I am so sorry for the family who lost Christopher 😔 I give my best wishes to the family and I hope they are doing well
Rip christopher i honestly cried over him 😭😭💕❤️❤️❤️
I watch all these shows but as a father of 6 this one got me. Those poor boys and parents, I couldn't imagine.
BRAVO! To the first responders
It feels as if was too early to remove support machine for Christopher. My friend stayed nearly two weeks in coma and she kicked it back to life. So sorry for the family loss.
I was praying that both boys made it. Glad at least one survived. Great effort indeed from.all the rescuers and the medical staff
I feel so bad for that little boy I'm starting to cry
Wow!
That stuff was rough!
I'm glad things worked out better then they could have!
These life savers are hero’s and legends
What a terrible loss of one brother. How parents allow their children to roam about their neighborhoods without parental supervision is beyond me. Such a preventable death.
One of my cousins died in the eighties after falling through ice on a lake. The rescuers could see him through the thick clear ice after he drifted underwater a bit but they couldn't get to him.
OH I'm just crying uncontrollably for young Christopher because i have a 7 year old boy hope the family is doing better.
Rip beautiful angle fly high and sending prayers to him and his family you and your brother are so brave 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
THIS TEACHES US TO ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR PARENTS
They should've kept Christopher on life support for at least a month considering he was breathing for forty minutes when they took him off it Tragic !
I would've kept him on for at least 2 weeks for sure.
But I don't trust doctors fully especially after I've been told things like someone would never see again so their eye needed taken out but I refused and a week later they could see perfectly.
Tommy is Hero.
Christopher is an Angel.
I hope Tommy has a Blessed life
God Bless him and his family. ❤️💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
*diver bounces in the same exact spot for 25 minutes*
“We couldn’t find him, we looked *everywhere* “
Tommy, you’re a true hero. Chris is with you and thanks you 24/7 for doing what you did! Doctors were outstanding for what they did. Just the fact that they continued to work on these young boys…… gosh.. I wish I could talk to the mom. Would love to give her a reading!
How can people stay and look at this kids going under water? I would go there in a heartbeat
If you are attempting to rescue someone who has fallen in ice here is how to do so safely.
Step 1. Immediately call 911 or have someone else immediately call 911. Then tell the dispatchers about the situation so that way they can call technical rescue teams or other first responders who are trained in ice rescue and get them to respond to the scene.
Step 2. Prevent anyone else from entering the icy area even if they are attempting to rescue them as you don’t want anyone else to become additional victims. The only exception to that would be first responders such as firefighters or technical rescue teams as they are properly trained and equipped to handle the situation.
Step 3. Reach. If you can do so then attempt to reach the person by reaching out your hands and arms and then grab onto their hands and lift them out of the ice.
Step 4. Throw. If the person is farther away but you are able to then throw something at the person that can float or that they can hold on to such as a rope, pole, or a live preserver. Then once the person has grabbed onto the item then pull the person closer to you if they are in the water while still dragging them out and then once they are close to you then lift them out. If they are on ice that hasn’t broken yet then keep pulling them until both you and the victim are off the icy water even those that haven’t broken yet.
Step 5. Row. If the person is to far away and you are able to then get a boat and then once you are inside the boat then row to the victim. Once you have gotten to the victim then pull them out of the water while making sure that the boat won’t capsize. Once you have gotten the victim onto the boat then row back to where you were before and then get yourself and the victim completely off of the ice.
If you still can’t reach the person and you aren’t properly trained on how to safely get onto the ice then do not enter the area under any circumstances and instead leave the rescue to first responders who are properly trained and equipped to preform the rescue safely. In addition once you get the victim out of the water and ice and if they aren’t breathing or don’t have a pulse then immediately preform cpr on the person by doing 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths. A good way to remember cpr is by singing the song staying alive by The Bee Gees as it is exactly 120 beats per minute which is what is needed for cpr. Continue doing 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until the person regains consciousness and are breathing or until first responders arrive at the scene and take over.
If you do want to help a person who has fallen in ice then remember reach throw and row. After you or someone else has called 911 then if you can do so reach out your hands and arms to the person and then grab them and then lift them out. If you can’t reach them then either find something long that they can hold onto such as a rope or pole and then pull them out or if you can’t find anything long then after attaching a rope to it then throw something that can float such as a life preserver at the person and then after pulling it towards you then lift them out. Finally if you can’t reach them or if they are too far away then get a boat and then after getting inside the boat then row it towards the victim and once you have gotten to the victim then lift or pull them out onto the boat while making sure that the boat won’t capsize. Then after getting the person onto the boat then row the boat back to where you were before and then get yourself and the victim out of not only the body of water but also out of the body of ice. Remember however never put yourself in danger by going directly onto the body of ice as you won’t be able to help the person if you become a victim yourself. Instead if you are unable to get the victim out of the ice safely then leave the rescue to first responders as they are often professionals who are trained and equipped to safely preform an ice rescue.
Hate and love the ending. I was SO hoping they were both going to make it thru. RIP precious boy.
This title is misleading, one of the boys did not survive. There should be a warning in case the death of a young child is a trigger for someone.. How heartbreaking.
when you watch these type of videos you're not naiive that everyone always lives.......
Serious Organizer I understand, I’m not triggered by it or anything but I know some people are. And it’s pretty sad
Victor R. Because the title is “Young boyS survive...” but no, not both survive it should be “one young boy by survives trying to rescue brother..”
I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!!! IT SAYS BOYS SURVIVE!! smh!! Soo sad😭😭😭😭😭
Then don’t watch these types of videos
All kids should have to watch this episode. His mom told him not to go near the pond. He promised he wouldn't but did anyway and he lost his life.
They taught us ice safety in elementary school in NH. Including how to rescue someone without putting yourself in danger. Lie on your stomach and hold out a coat by the sleeve and back off if the ice creaks even a little. Jumping on ice that you were told was unsafe was drilled out of us by our teachers.
It's so sad for Christopher 😢 rest in peace baby 💔💔♥️
This just broke my heart. RIP Christopher
This is impossible happened with two boys still alive this is a miracle
three boys. Justin Hicks, 10 was the third boy. He survived after spending 12 days in a coma
@@anonymousperson3023 Tommy died 😢
@@kittykat8177 CHRIS died...Tommy survived
sad i cried.. Rip Christopher.
God Bless you always Tommy. keep safe.