‘Hero’ Officers Save Father and Son Floating on Cooler

Body camera footage captures the moment Boston Police rescued a father and son from freezing water. Authorities say the pair were enjoying an end-of-summer lobster fishing trip when their boat hit rocks and started to sink. Two officers were on patrol when they got the call about the sinking boat. They spotted the elderly dad and his adult son hanging on to their cooler which doubled as a flotation device. The officers saved the father first then his son.

[erforlife]

The son has all of my respect, the father must be a great Dad.

[jbazile]

What a sacrificial son. Dad had the life vest on and the Son says "save him first." He obviously loves his father very much.

[iceman]

Man you can see in their eyes how scared they were.

[neonlights]

Even as he’s freezing and clinging on for his life, he pleads for them to save his father first. Bless his heart, I’m so glad they’re both okay.

[frankm]

A person's true character is how they react in a bad situation son "Help him up please help him up first" referring to his father. The son is truly a great man.

[traviswyatt]

I don’t think those guys would’ve lasted another 15 minutes! The officers arrived just in time! Way to go!

[deensta]

hes such a good son he wanted his dad to be saved first.

[Gcoastone]

The fact that they held out was a miracle, especially the dad. I’m glad they’re both okay

[dollazNzentz]

One of my greatest fears is this. I tend not to go out on open water if I can help it. Glad they’re ok.

[castawayonthemoon]

I got teary eyed on this. Especially the part when the son is so concerned about his father. I’m so glad they were rescued right away. Thank God! ❤️🥹

[geminijixon]

What a great son. I’m glad these guys were found, it doesn’t always turn out this way.

[tomcat]

I'm not a dad or a parent at all, but I cant imagine what it's like to have the child you protected and raised be the one that grows to protect you.
I'm sure all parents must realize that switch happens at some point, but to be in a situation where it's put into practice? Must be a huge moment

[darkcadence]

They where minutes away from death, amazing rescue, good cops need to be appreciated more..

[eliwrzm]

That ocean is not a joke! God bless them both.

[CaptainAmaziiing]

Makes me miss my old man. Good on you, Son.

[town]

What a hero. Sees 2 men floating and doesn’t leave them. How heroic.

[jrgalo]

Incredible!!! For the son to say that while still being in water means everythjng!!

[bodhi-swayze]

"Help him up please, help him up first"
Well, this guy was obviously brought up by amazing parents! 🥰

[pitbull]

Son loves his daddy soo much he made sure he was helped first!

[ThinkFitMind]

The son didnt just insist on saving his dad first but he gave him the life jacket too ! Amazing son