3 year old boy (Noah) missing in Brantham, Suffolk

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5yev2v1x29o

Oh God bless him! Every parents worse nightmare!

I’m so sorry to hear this and so sorry for his family, including his grandad

I really do think that reins need to be reconsidered. I know they are old-fashioned and restrictive but I'd much rather see a child 'on a lead', as I have heard it described than one on a stretcher.

I get the sentiment behind what you’re saying but it’s so unhelpful. Bereaved parents have to cope. They don’t want to they are in living hell. They certainly aren’t ‘brave’ or ‘strong’ and all these other platitudes people say, they are just forced into a situation they have no choice but to live through

This little boy was in a playground though so it wouldn't have prevented anything since reins typically aren't used when a child is playing at the park.

Generally though, I agree and will never understand why people are against them.

okay. apologies.

There’s something I don’t understand here. The boy’s grandfather tried to run after him and fell. Several people caught that fall on their phones. Why would they stand around and film that instead of making sure the child was OK ? Apologies if I’ve misunderstood but why would you watch a potential tragedy unfold like this ?

Fuck knows 😞 They were either too young or naive to care.

Bystander effect maybe.

Also I think most people who see a child running through a park won’t immediately think that the child will end up missing and dead, so they just mind their own business.

where did u see that?

So very very sad for little Noah and his family. Condolences, and deepest sympathy.

Dangers of water.
RIP little one.

Thank you for this info, I have seen a few people saying how was he not found last night. But obviously if that’s the scale they had to search it’s understandable.

Absolutely heartbreaking 😢 May his beautiful soul rest in peace 🩵

Oh no. That poor poor little boy and his family.

Absolutely tragic. An awful reminder of how life can change in an instant.

So so sad. Little children are so fascinated with water. Don’t understand why someone didn’t run after him even if the grandad couldn’t. What a tragedy.

Beyond devastating. My heart goes out to Noah's parents, grandparents and family and praying for the Lords peace, strength and comfort to carry them through the days and weeks ahead. RIP beautiful boy, you've touched the hearts of so many.

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Duplicated message.

I am SO sorry about your son. ☹️💐 That's so terrible.

And also about you overhearing that awful rubbish.

You're right. I'll be much more careful what I post on such threads in future.

I also can't fathom how no-one stopped the little boy if he ran off and it was in a public area, but I don't know enough about what happened.

As has been said though, what a horrible tragedy, and very sad indeed. My thoughts go out to the family, particularly the parents, and the grandparents ...
Condolences to all.

And R.I.P. little Noah.

Auch a very sad outcome, Rest in Peace little one, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

My heart hurts for everyone involved.

But I will say I'd not leave my own kids to chase someone elses down, infact, I'd probably think someone else had it under control and help the guy who fell. I can't say for certain but I see kids running off from parents all the time, at school, in shops, at the park. I've never once considered chasing down someone elses child.

It's honestly tragic for them all, I've been so lost all day praying for good news - and it's a sad sad lesson that maybe we do all need to pay slightly more attention and risk the scolding of what is less normal these days - ie picking up someone elses kid.

It's just so so so sad

Excellent post.

It’s so terribly, terribly sad.

Yes, you are right. I was relying on how massive the internet is, but you're correct.

Heartbroken 💔