Every parent's WORST Nightmare | The Tyler Madoff story

This is the story of Tyler Madoff and the disaster that unfolded on Hawaii's big island. This is a vacation and travel horror story.

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[kaylasohl]

To say I am shocked coming across this video is an understatement, the Madoff’s are long time family friends and neighbors…. I will never forget the day that Tyler went missing and watching my mother sobbing with his in the middle of the street outside our homes. Even 10 years later the family isn’t the same, Tyler’s mother unfortunately passed away after a long (and truly horrible) battle with cancer, she wanted to join her son.

[feelingbetternaturally]

I live in Hawaii. People die here all the time due to the lack of public information about the dangers that are here. There needs to be a safety video on every flight to every island. The fact that there is not is despicable.

[akalaSHO]

Like everyone else from Hawai'i, I'm gonna chime in that these sort of deaths happen multiple times a year. A lot of of tourists, especially from in-land areas really have no idea how strong the ocean is. I once had a conversation with a Midwestern tourist who thought I was being dramatic about surfing being more dangerous than football and that getting hit by a quarterback is NOWHERE near as damaging as THE OCEAN.

[ruqljip]

A bunch of teens led by unfit adults. A completely preventable tragedy.

[Kellylovescats]

I’ve lived here for 32 years, have worked on several tour boats. Absolute insanity sending those kids down into those pools. A bashing torture on those vana covered rocks. Completely reckless & unnecessary. RIP Tyler🙏💖🌺

[masterofwit]

I’ll never forget the coolest teacher I ever had. His name was Mr. Lau and he was my 3rd grade teacher. I’m in my 40’s now and can still picture his awesome demeanor & chill vibes. He was born & raised somewhere in Hawaii but came to the east coast to teach for many years. He was so young- maybe in his mid/late 30’s/early 40’s (which to a 3rd grader is like ancient!), and during his summer trip back home, he was hit by something like a 6-8 ft wave whilst facing towards shore. This man was water. He literally knew every in and out having grown up on the shores of Hawaii but freak accidents can always occur. He was immediately paralyzed and died shortly thereafter. He was a father, a husband, a son, a brother… and most memorable to me… he was put on this earth to teach elementary school children. I think about him all the time. Couldn’t name 1/10th of my teachers but Mr. Lau will go down in history as one incredibly cool and inspirational dude. 🤙🤙

[shannono]

When I lived on Oahu, I was at Sandys Beach, and happen to see a lady get pulled out,
she was a tourist and couldn't get on her feet and the next swell was coming in like a freight train.
*I ran to her, took an arm and said you gotta get up & NOW, were gonna run
( all the while knowing that wave is gonna bring us up to shore on our bellies all huli huli like )
I held her so tight for that impact, rode the wave in and never letting go, and once at the highest part of sand, said the same thing:
Get up now and run once more, you did great!
*glad to be in the right place, without hesitation and know the beach well.
The coastline of Hawaii is an ever changing place, the water is strong and alluring. Even if the locals are playing, visitors should remain
hyper-vigilant.

[CharlieApples]

I grew up in Florida and spent a lot of time at the beach and in the water. You have to be aware at all times that the ocean is gonna ocean whether you’re in it or not. It’s up to you to watch the weather and water conditions, and always err on the side of caution. But accidents still happen.

Once my little brother and I were in an inflatable dinghy not far from shore and got caught in a riptide that pulled us so far out that we could barely see the land. Even with both of us paddling, the water was stronger than we were. After a couple hours of drifting, the riptide current spat us out near the harbor four miles down the coast, and we paddled into like crazy, only to have a harbor worker yell at us for paddling in the boat traffic zone. After we explained what happened, he let us use the phone and our terrified parents came and got us. You have to keep a cool head in situations like that, and don’t try and fight the ocean. You’ll exhaust yourself struggling and drown. Let it take you where it wants to take you and wait for an opportunity to escape.

[myeyeswentdeaf]

I’m a city boy, born and raised in NYC, same for my girlfriend at the time. We went to Puerto Rico and and got drunk one night and thought I’d be a good idea to swimming. And stupidity we did and we found a spot that was kinda like that. It wasn’t rough churning water though, but it had the rocks around it separating the lager ocean from this little pool area but the water outside the rocks was rough, just battering the outside rocks so we 2 dopey city kids figured we’re safe on the inside. Maaaan! We almost drowned. That water was just pulling us towards those rocks and we were swimming with everything we had to make it back to shore. My girlfriend said to me while we were trying to get to the shore that she can’t do it anymore and had to tell her “I can’t help you. If you don’t keep swimming you’re gonna die. If I try to help you we’re both gonna die”. She told me later that gave her the boost she needed. But MAN! that was scary. The ocean is nothing to play with. When we finally got to shore we just laid there with no strength left in either of us.

[jadeybabes]

Those bath tide pools look friggin terrifying! I wouldn't take adults there let alone children! What were they thinking! So sad he was never found. Rest in peace young man. Xx

[greatwhiteswag]

If anyone tells you to go into the "fun zone" beware.

[gtaylor]

The saddest part of this is that what beach-goers fear most - being swept away into the ocean - is the best thing they can do when they're caught in rip tides or knocked over by big waves. If you know how to swim, you just have to go with the tide and get out past the surf zone where all the worst damage happens to your body. Then you just need to tread water/stay afloat until a rescue can be made. It's all the panic and struggling in the turbulence of the waves that kills people. Incredibly sad.

[ikaikamaleko]

Born and raised on Oahu, grew up in the ocean, beaches all over Oahu, Maui and Kauai. The ocean is so unpredictable, real calm one minute and huge swells the next. In high school my gf and little bro almost died at Sharks Cove, huge sets came out of no where and swept them off the rocks. Fire dept saved them.

[goukhanakul]

I grew up here and in the water all my life surfing and free diving and I’ve lost many friends to the ocean who were life long water men and woman. Never underestimate the power of the ocean. Always watch the timing of the swells, observe the current and surrounding area of where the water can reach and always look for the safest exit if anything should happen. Everywhere I go when traveling with others I bring my diving floats with a carabiner and a 200 ft marine cord attached, its helped in situations and is easy and lightweight to bring as a safety precaution. Be safe out there people and condolences to this boy’s family.

[GEC]

Why he would take young kids to a dangerous spot like this is crazy. I am surprised more kids weren't hit. RIP Tyler.

[SurrenderedTheKing]

RIP Tyler. As a parent sending your kid on a plane and never seeing them again is crazy.

[animusadvertere]

Most 20-something year olds are kids themselves. Trusting them is stupid.

[gracekealoha]

We have a saying here in Hawaii, "no matter what, never turn your back towards the ocean!" That saying goes a long way for many generations since we know that the water can turn on you in a split second and/or when u think it's calm: there can be sudden destruction! Most Nativr Hawaiians are fishes, since we live, and breathe, ocean (metaphorically speaking). But we also know that we must respect the ocean simply because the ocean can be unforgiving and unpredictable! For example: I am aware that even though the the weather may appear to be clear and sunny, and the water may appear to be calm and inviting: the majority of our waters can have strong "currents" underneath which is dangerous! The strategy is to stay calm and "go w/the flow" even if that means it may take you out a 100ft and/or may suck you under, you must keep calm since u r not in control, once u r out of it then u float or doggie paddle a because the more you panic, the less of a chance you have to survive! So I would normally test the waters by throwing in something light to see what will happen or take a few steps in while staying close to the shoreline! Eh I've seen strong swimmers, who can literally hold their breath long term and lose their lives! So please don't take the risk and think smart because it can cost u your life!

[Kiki-Kauai]

This story is heartbreaking. Having lived on Kauai for over 20 yrs, I’ve spent much time on the Big Island hiking and enjoying champagne ponds. Never these coastal baths! Anyone who lives in Hawaii knows never to go near these.
We have scolded many tourists that wander out onto the coastal lava rock outcrops to get that perfect vaca pic, as we have watched families drag their kids out there to then have massive waves crashing on them putting them in serious danger. I’ve seen several people in near death situations. It’s crazy.
Knowing this detour was devised by someone who grew up on the island is infuriating. And criminal, IMO.

[FinnishLapphund]

I feel so sorry for his family, and suppose one can only hope he was knocked unconscious, and that it happened quickly, so that he wasn't just paralysed by fear/disbelief.