Cop Gets Surprise Reunion with Man He Saved From Drowning 19 Years Ago

Officer James Poole thought he was doing an on-camera interview about his role with the Columbus Police Department when he was surprised by a man whose life he saved 19 years ago. Chris Jones, now 24-years-old, burst into tears seeing the man who saved him from drowning in a hotel pool when he was just 5. The grateful man said that he was underwater for a longtime when he was rescued back in 1997. #InsideEdition

[heatyt]

Every cop who saves a person's life should deserve a reward.

[ggdiddy]

When he said "Because of you, that 5 year old little girl is here" THAT got to me 😥 That officer did God's work that day

[littlejoe]

He grew up to be a very handsome, grateful person.

[Blackdragon]

I was saved by a cop on a bridge. He pulled me back right as I was jumping. I never got to thank him, but I hope one day I'll find out who it was and thank him. His instincts and quick reflexes has given me the opportunity to turn my life around and do the things I love. It's hard to think about, that I owe everything I have, and the rest of my entire life to the actions of another person, but I'll not waste the life he's saved.

[shanaimanraed]

the fact that he still remembered his name after all these years just shows how grateful he is

[shekib]

i was saved by an officer when i was teen getting pulled out of a burning car, i went to his funeral in 2019.... had the opportunity to hug his widow.

[ghostwriter]

I love how he immediately forgot his uniform and gave him a warm hug. There is a person with emotion behind every uniform

[KingofgraceSARA]

Officer Poole, may God bless you, richly and all that you possess.

[zbbstillalive]

Good people need to advocate more for good people.

[ecobeast_stang]

0:53 “I was just doing my job man.” That is a damn fine officer and human being

[EducatedIdiocy]

Officers last name is Poole, the man almost drowned in a POOL when he was five. Officer Poole saved the boy from drowning in a POOL.

[fleetwin]

I guess it is a moment like this that makes a difficult career worthwhile

[bighuddy]

My dad was my hero pulled me out of the pool after 5 minutes of me missing and gave me cpr.. I wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for him.

[kushartofficial]

I can’t forget school girl saved me drowning to this day. So I feel him.

[andrewnolastname]

Ninjas cutting onions. Ninjas everywhere...

[saints]

anyone can be someone's guardian angel if we care enough. heroism is definitely an act of love. humanity = love

[antonettehurd]

I lost my brother to drowning when he was 17. There was a vacant chair st his graduation. I wonder where he would be if there was someone like Officer Poole there. God Bless both of you.

[Ken.Howard]

From Australia: am an ex Police officer from Sydney, this really touched me, because so many times, you rescue kids out of pools and it is too late.

[trailblazer]

Grateful, very grateful. He came across the person who changed his life forever. I'm still waiting to see my basketball coach, it's been 18 years. I just need to thank him for believing in me, this many years down the road his words and actions still make a good difference in my life. Thanks alot Coach Larsen, where ever you may be.

[suearmstrong]

What a neat young man to thank this officer. God Bless you both. 🌿🕊