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Harrowing Rescue Shows Kayaker Saving a 6-Year-Old Boy Left Floating Alone in River

A kayaker’s rescue of a 6-year-old boy is going viral after the boy was found alone, being pulled by the current on the St. Louis River in Minnesota. David Jones Jr. is being hailed a hero after saving the little boy whose father left him abandoned in the river's cold water.

WATCH: Blind & Autistic Singer Brings America to Tears With Golden Buzzer Performance

While countless “America’s Got Talent” auditions have brought the judges to tears and the audience to their feet, perhaps none have evoked such raw emotion in the hearts of America as contestant Kodi Lee.

The 22-year-old who is both blind and autistic initially captured the audience’s attention with his boyish charm and excitable nature prior to the audition — but nobody was ready for the magic that would unfold when he hit the piano.

“Through music and performing, he was able to withstand living in this world,” Kodi’s mom, Tina, explained to the judges.

While music is undoubtedly a healing balm for Kodi’s soul, it was even more beautiful to see the way his God-given gifts have been a light and inspiration to others.

With his mom by his side on stage, Kodi delivered a riveting rendition of Donny Hathaway’s “A Song For You.”

The audience fell silent, judges’ mouths hung agape, and hot tears fell from the eyes of an emotional Julianne Hough.

“Everybody needs a voice and an expression, and I really feel your heart, your passion, your voice blew all of us away,” said Hough. “I just wanna say I heard you, and I felt you, and that was beautiful.”

And her sentiments were certainly echoed by judges Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, and the ever hard-to-impress Simon Cowell.

“What just happened there was really extraordinary,” said an awestruck Cowell. “I’m going to remember this moment for the rest of my life.”

New mom Gabrielle Union couldn’t help but offer an extra special gift to the contestant who made a lasting impression on their hearts.

“I’m a new judge this season and I’m also a new mom this year,” said Union. “It’s the toughest job I’ve ever had, it’s also the most rewarding job I’ve ever had. You just want to give your kids the moon, the stars, and the rainbows. Tonight I’m giving you something special.”

She proceeded to slam the Golden Buzzer, showering Kodi and his tear-stained mama in shimmery confetti and the overwhelming affirmation that his voice was truly heard among a sea of many.

“You just changed the world,” remarked Union.

Watch the emotionally-charged moment that this star was born in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDPdRYF7hTQ&feature=youtu.be

Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey is an editor at Outreach. She’s passionate about fear fighting, freedom writing, and the pursuit of excellence in the name of crucifying perfectionism. Glitter is her favorite color, 2nd only to pink, and 3rd only to pink glitter.

Brave 13-Year-Old Girl Rescued from Kidnapper After Writing “Help Me” Sign Outside of Laundromat

A 13-year-old Texas girl helped bring about an end to her own terrifying kidnapping with quick thinking and resourcefulness.

Mother of 3 Loses Her Life While Trying to Save 10-Year-Old Son From Drowning

A family hike in New Hampshire turned tragic last week when a 10-year-old boy slipped into the Pemigewasset River in the White Mountain National Forest. His mother, 44-year-old Melissa Bagley died trying to save him.

Harrowing Rescue Shows Kayaker Saving a 6-Year-Old Boy Left Floating Alone in River

A kayaker’s rescue of a 6-year-old boy is going viral after the boy was found alone, being pulled by the current on the St. Louis River in Minnesota. David Jones Jr. is being hailed a hero after saving the little boy whose father left him abandoned in the river's cold water.