Air Force performs daring rescue for boy who fell seriously ill on cruise ship
Рет қаралды 152,406
Ай бұрынA Massachusetts mother is speaking out after her 12-year-old son was part of a high-stakes Air Force rescue mission from the Carnival Venezia.
Subscribe to ABC News on KZfaq: abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G
Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: • LIVE: Latest News Head...
Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David Muir here: • ABC World News Tonight...
Read ABC News reports online: abcnews.go.com
ABC News Digital is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. ABC News is the home to the #1 evening newscast “World News Tonight” with David Muir, “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos, “ABC News Live Prime” with Linsey Davis, plus the daily news podcast “Start Here.”
Connect with ABC News on social media:
Facebook: / abcnews
Instagram: / abcnews
TikTok: / abcnews
X: / abc
Threads: www.threads.net/@abcnews
LinkedIn: / abcnews
@kdplain2923 Ай бұрын
I'm so glad they helped this young boy. I don't mind at all helping to pay for this with my tax dollars.
@philliplust8059 Ай бұрын
The op will be written off as a training mission.
@kennychad2821 Ай бұрын
Good job, saving the child.
@Tcyc-le3pi Ай бұрын
Do you support free healthcare too?
@prst99 Ай бұрын
@@Tcyc-le3pilimited free healthcare.
@common_c3nts Ай бұрын
We already pay for them with our tax dollars, might as well use them.
@joenop3393 Ай бұрын
GO AIR FORCE!!
@JP-xd6fm Ай бұрын
for one time they do good...
@JP-xd6fm Ай бұрын
@@SentientSingularity bla, bla, blah... Yes sir, you'vr been brainwashed obviously. Tell me how much having your usaf and all the military cost. Then all the good that money could do to help americans, but really helping them, not pretending. I understand we need an army for self defense, but the american army has been used for so many evil things so far. From coupe d'etat in all latin-america to a illegal war in Irak and turning Afghanistan into a islamic state country and now helping a far right regime (israhell) to commit genocide... And btw, all your fancy planes couldn't stop 911 from happening so I can't believe you still buying the illusion of safety provided by the usaf...
@jdl.1234 Ай бұрын
@@JP-xd6fm Cry boy
@jhaeck1 Ай бұрын
finally a happy story
@wishywashy1153 Ай бұрын
too bad it wont get many views.
@gordonokumu1337 Ай бұрын
There are just a few countries that can do this for their citizens....so proud of you guys...GO AIR FORCE!!
@WesB1972 Ай бұрын
The sentence should be "There are just a few countries that WILL do this for its citizens." Bravo to all branches of the U S Military.
@thadofalltrades 23 күн бұрын
@@WesB1972 that's the sad truth
@rbn-190 22 күн бұрын
@@thadofalltrades Your People litterally die by the thousands because they cant afford healthcare. You US Citiziens are so brainwashed and know nothing about the world.
@ChrisBre1 Ай бұрын
As a veteran of the Air National Guard I salute everybody military and civilian who took part in this difficult and heroic operation! Way to go!
@JustineCarissa Ай бұрын
I love ANG! Underrated service!
@TheCarynWardRoss Ай бұрын
Thank you for all that you do!
@HopperYTRealChannel Ай бұрын
This kid is definitely be the talk of school and friends
@linedanzer4302 Ай бұрын
Right?! His popularity will definitely soar!
@jaimeduncan6167 Ай бұрын
She and her boy had "exactly" the same beautiful smile. I dream of a world where the main purpose of the army was extreme rescue.
@cvn6555 29 күн бұрын
That is preposterous. There has never been nor never will be a time when a country has not the need to bring destruction upon those who would hurt them.
@Sewingliz Ай бұрын
You could see the air force response from the NC coast. There was talk of a rescue, but no follow up locally. So glad the young man is doing well.
@argentum530 Ай бұрын
There are not many nations that can perform this evolution safely. Go USAF!
@3120DownForce Ай бұрын
What are you talking about? There are approximately 85 other countries that can accomplish this same mission.
@superiortoall22 Ай бұрын
@@3120DownForcenot true, a lot of countries don’t have mid-flight helicopter refueling capabilities nor do they have pararescue men
@newyorkcity76 Ай бұрын
Why not
@newyorkcity76 Ай бұрын
@@superiortoall22so uk and France and Germany don’t have this capability 😊
@superiortoall22 Ай бұрын
@@newyorkcity76 honestly probably not, the capability for something immediately offshore sure but for 600 miles, I’d be surprised. Also PJs or para-rescue men are unique to the US military.
@bryangriffin2093 Ай бұрын
The dedication of our great men and women in the airforce and all our other military is truly inspiring
@shannandesh Ай бұрын
Best military in the world!! Thank you for your service!!
@jjperceval Ай бұрын
thats pushing it a bit...
@Psychiatricnerd Ай бұрын
@@jjpercevalah cmon we could take North Korea.
@hecticphusion Ай бұрын
@@jjperceval who do you honestly believe could even stand a chance against us in a conventional war?
@jjperceval Ай бұрын
@@hecticphusion vietnamese farmers
@eandvwigle7510 Ай бұрын
Gentlemen I don’t think this video is the appropriate place to make arguments about this.
@macarthuralexander7215 Ай бұрын
Wishing this young man all the best.
@chrismaggio7879 Ай бұрын
That makes all the other excursions seem boring! Good for you, men and women of the US AF! You absolutely rock!!
@TheSuperMoeFoe Ай бұрын
Wife and I were on this ship and watched the operation unfold. What great work and professionalism by all. Passengers really cheered as they got him to chopper.
@vrdragon12 Ай бұрын
Those guys are real heroes. Though extremely difficult and tricky, they pulled it off. Well done
@cvn6555 29 күн бұрын
Not difficult nor tricky. They train to do such things all the time. Not heroes.
@nathanappleby5342 Ай бұрын
You don't hear stories like this every day! That boy and his family were blessed!
@Tocsin-Bang Ай бұрын
Similar rescues are carried out every few weeks by the Portuguese Air Force.
@Nick-eu5zu 23 күн бұрын
@@Tocsin-Bang with aerial refueling?
@nathansodja Ай бұрын
Proud of you USAF! saved that boy
@IntrepidFraidyCat Ай бұрын
Wow! 3 refuelings
@jessesteeltown Ай бұрын
that part is the craziest thing... they must have been hours off the coast... somewhere near Bermuda
@GrayRaceCat Ай бұрын
@@jessesteeltown They said the ship was 400 miles off the coast.
@TheOlveraFam Ай бұрын
That’s our military! Proud American here #USA 🇺🇸
@nitab1971 Ай бұрын
The Coast Guard and the Air Force!!! For one young boy! Fabulous!!!!!
@maryannedelaney Ай бұрын
I love that she acknowledges the people on board. As a bystander there is really nothing you can do, but you can show your love and support by cheering for them. Not everyone appreciates that. I am so glad that he will be okay. ❤ And what a great story he will tell his friends.
@Sureshots. Ай бұрын
This makes me happy to be an American 🇺🇸
@nobodynobody7574 Ай бұрын
I saw this same rescue on a cruise ship many years ago. It was awesome. Like watching a movie. Glad to know u are safe. Get Well Soon!🙏🏾
@Pink_143_6 Ай бұрын
Prayers for a speedy recovery! TY to our servicemen!
@NealB123 Ай бұрын
Exceptional teamwork by everyone!
@suemcleod4134 Ай бұрын
Glad he is ok! We docked next to this ship at port! Our ship also, had a medical emergency with a crew memeber and we had to turn around and go back to meet the coast guard...i hope that crew member is ok, as well!
@jaythom107 Ай бұрын
My grandfather was an Air Force veteran. This makes me proud for him and i know he'd be beaming with pride hearing about this.
@larryg.9187 Ай бұрын
A genuine heart warming story ! 👍 🇺🇸 👍
@ScottStathis Ай бұрын
As an Army veteran, I joke a lot about Chairforce, but this video shows how great all the members of all the US Armed Force truly are. Much respect to the USAF!
@ivyqueen9198 Ай бұрын
It's like siblings...we can joke about each other, but don't any outsiders joke about any of us.
@ScottStathis Ай бұрын
@@ivyqueen9198 Exactly!!!
@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 Ай бұрын
Airforce is specialized in rescues and recoveries, and dropping a bunker buster on top of your house in the middle of the night 😂
@perryallan3524 Ай бұрын
As you know... There's a lot of rivalry when you are serving.... But, once out and in civilian life that just melts away in most situations. We all served... and it does not matter which branch; and we all have each others back.
@ScottStathis Ай бұрын
@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 Hmmmmm, I never consider that last part.🫨 I Love The Airforce!!!
@newyorknewyork9790 Ай бұрын
Thnx so much to everyone involved in his rescue.
@jessicasnyder2256 Ай бұрын
Praying for a speedy recovery and I pray you get a second chance at having a better & healthier vacation ! Prayers kiddo
@Punisher6791 27 күн бұрын
this is why u should thank healthcare workers and anyone who serves or has served.
@faithinhumanity3390 Ай бұрын
Thank you all for saving this sweet boy
@brianwong4458 Ай бұрын
thank you to our service member for the rescue of this young boy.
@ezmealstravels9221 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service!
@TheCarynWardRoss Ай бұрын
Wow. This warmed my heart. This is the best of who we are. Bless you Aiden and your family! 🙏🏽❤️
@boxerloverkz812 Ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you to all involved in getting this Boy and Mom to the hospital as quickly as possible. I had the chills and crying with this story. !!USAF!!
@JangersTheDog 23 күн бұрын
Now that is some teamwork. I loved going on detachments when I was in the Navy.
@gew9487 Ай бұрын
A miracle! So thankful to all those rescuers!!! Terrific young boy is doing well!! My husband retired USAF Pararescue! He's done several ship rescues! So thankful for those trained to save lives! A blessing for sure!!❤❤🙏🙏
@reinapatricia6717 Ай бұрын
Thank God for their rescue, very awesome and I'm glad her son is doing well.
@carolwhite6979 26 күн бұрын
Our military is incredibly skilled and compassionate. Great job!
@NatureLoverReturns Ай бұрын
Thank you, Air Force rescue crews! Beautiful job!!
@you2angel1 Ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you to our service members! Truly °~•.☆.•~°
@StamperWendy Ай бұрын
Prayers going up!
@debigustafson8942 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service! Job well done.
@user-st2ti6pt5o Ай бұрын
Big salute to our AirForce. Praying for his recovery.
@rovermiles1 Ай бұрын
God bless them!
@gamej7946 Ай бұрын
Rescue missions are exciting to watch. What a sight to behold for the passengers on the cruise ship.
@sharonmeekma757 Ай бұрын
I’m an AIR FORCE veteran and this is how our country should work. It cost me $1,500 out of pocket when my local ambulance service drove me 5 miles for an ER visit for anaphylactic shock. Not affordable for your average person but still grateful.
@james1787 Ай бұрын
Great job USAF! Phenomenal teamwork by all! Wishing the kid a speedy recovery
@LoganJohnson-lm2bh Ай бұрын
So many emotions , so many things i could say ,so many things had to be done without a single mistake .My uncle was a lifer in the Airforce so i say this ,thank you all for what you do and well done for what you did .
@michelesmith85 Ай бұрын
Those service members are the real heroes in our world. Way to go!
@Pink_143_6 Ай бұрын
#BostonStrong 💪🏼 mama and son! What an amazing rescue!
@dianemackey Ай бұрын
The Air Force does not charge for rescues! Stop saying the family will be billed for this!
@norcalemt02 Ай бұрын
They will get a bill from the cruise ship to visit the medical center.
@mustlovedogs5569 Ай бұрын
Travel insurance
@norcalemt02 Ай бұрын
@@mustlovedogs5569 only if you purchase it.
@lummoxx8586 Ай бұрын
@@norcalemt02 Does your Dr. work for frree?
@norcalemt02 Ай бұрын
@@lummoxx8586 I never said they work for free
@KAMB_n_Jinx Ай бұрын
Wonderful response.
@dhickey5919 Ай бұрын
The best recruitment video I've ever seen. Just amazing.
@chad872 Ай бұрын
heros thank you air force
@mothersgauri4137 Ай бұрын
Definitely needed to hear this story today.
@sland6428 29 күн бұрын
So glad they saved him 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@CharlieFernandez-eb9df Ай бұрын
Thank. You. Us air force
@bowler7922 Ай бұрын
See this is wonderful!
@alanroberson9749 Ай бұрын
Very good job dudes and well done!!! Congratulations 999.40% yo. GO AIR FORCE!!
@heavenlynature7113 Ай бұрын
Hats off to the Air Force crew.
@lynnpardo Ай бұрын
I am so admiring and proud of our military.
@GrimAdol Ай бұрын
Sad he got sick but he now has the coolest story to tell at school and how he was on a free ride with the Air Force 😃 get better kid! You got this!
@thomasmckendry8566 Ай бұрын
Thank you Coast Guard and Air Force
@ERAforALL Ай бұрын
There are a lot of posts about the expenses of this rescue. I see it as more like a training mission, but more, obviously. Our tax dollars are used for many of those, without an actual rescue in the scenarios. It was good practice for our service members, with a highly satisfying conclusion.
@Noledad77 Ай бұрын
Passengers and crew on the ship, the boy and his family, and the AF crews all have a story that they can tell for years to come! Well done all around.
@jishingaaru Ай бұрын
So if I can get the military to airlift me to hospital it would be cheaper than taking an ambulance, wild. Haha.
@kennethlemanski7399 Ай бұрын
Another reason to be a proud Air Force Retiree.
@incognitomode5052 Ай бұрын
Its amazing to think about the logistics, cost, and people involved to save his life. 🇺🇸
@Anthony-vh6ef Ай бұрын
Glad this kid was saved!
@quickgadget3964 Ай бұрын
WELL DONE AIR FORCE!!!
@surferbob9419 Ай бұрын
Great team effort. One lucky boy.
@justinepaula-robilliard Ай бұрын
This is how you keep skills current, how exciting it must have been for all the crews involved, maybe the young patient becomes a pilot or para rescue paramedic...A great day.
@captraykelly Ай бұрын
Great to ship crew and helicopter crew. Great reporting
@michaelbilgen2976 Ай бұрын
I hope that he recovers quickly.
@avinandanbhadra1274 Ай бұрын
RESPECT FOR THE REAL LIFE SUPER HEROES, GOD BLESS THE KID, I HOPE HE IS RECOVERING WELL😣😣😣😣😣😣😣🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍
@macarthuralexander7215 Ай бұрын
That’s awesome.
@corvinlord Ай бұрын
Lets fkn go! On some things we are thankfully still very united.
@linedanzer4302 Ай бұрын
Very dangerous medical situation for that young child. Thank goodness they got him to the hospital on time.
@user-xt9pd8ds7n Ай бұрын
Wow
@reelinwithrob5086 Ай бұрын
Pararescue are the best in the business. "These Things We Do, That Others May Live", the motto of the Pararescuemen. Thank You for the amazing things you men do.
@dianemakes 28 күн бұрын
Beautiful story! Nice way to start my morning.
@camillewright7914 Ай бұрын
My Uncle was Air Force and later National Guard. Let's Gooo
@kerifoley9772 Ай бұрын
That kid has a great story to tell
@phillipayoung10 Ай бұрын
Was this the rescue everybody was talking about? Hope he's doong well!! Air Force baby!!!
@bradschwamberger1217 Ай бұрын
Well he was in great hands with the PJ's.
@maryrunyon7096 Ай бұрын
What a great practice for the Air Force.
@mattseifman9534 Ай бұрын
Thats amazing. You call coast guard rescue and you get USAF coordinated rescue team. These are highly disciplined individuals who do not mess around. They go in and get the job done in the blink of an eye. Not a minute wasted
@user-kb7zo8fg3o Ай бұрын
Awesome! 😊
@ggrace1133 Ай бұрын
Rock on USAF! You’re heroes!!!
@mitchsterling3266 Ай бұрын
Im very happy 😊
@patricawilson6375 Ай бұрын
Great that the ship medical team was on ball. Kudos all. Wish I could offer you a holiday here but maybe Carnival will give a do over, cheers❤❤❤❤❤
@WilderFamFarm4 Ай бұрын
Air Force is Amazing!
@lisatbelk 25 күн бұрын
What an awesome job, Air Force! 🇺🇸
@patbaisey5774 Ай бұрын
Great job Air Force!!!
@freedomisntfree_44 Ай бұрын
This is awesome 🤙
@MichaelBrooksmsb400 Ай бұрын
...and this is one of many reasons to respect our Military.
@First1ToComment Ай бұрын
Rip
60 Minutes
Рет қаралды 1,2 МЛН
Cruzely.com
Рет қаралды 201 М.
WHAS11
Рет қаралды 63 М.
FOX 10 Phoenix
Рет қаралды 3,6 МЛН
CBS Mornings
Рет қаралды 6 МЛН
ABC Action News
Рет қаралды 828 М.